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Intro<\/h3>\n

The Nonius comes from Hungary and this breed can all trace their lineage back to one flagship stud, an Anglo-Norman stallion by the name of Nonius Senior.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Nonius Senior was brought to Hungary in 1816 and he was of a Norfolk Roadster<\/a> stallion and a mixed bred mare. Senior was bred for 26 years at the Mezohegyes Stud to a variety of Spanish-Neapolitan mares. Later English Thoroughbred<\/a> blood was added for further refinement. <\/p>\n

Aside from the bloodlines developed at the Mezohegyes Stud a heavy local variety developed as well in a Municipal Stud Farm in the town of Debrecen which is called the Hortobagyi Nonius. In 1961 these two strains were united under one studbook. <\/p>\n

As with many other breeds, the second World War was almost their undoing and by the middle of the 20th century only about 50 animals remained. However the breed was fairly quick to bounce back. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height
\nSmall 14.2 – 15.3 hands
\nLarge 15.2 – 16.3 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Large well proportioned head with convex or Roman nose
\nNeck is muscular and arched in stallions
\nBack is soft and wide
\nShoulder is medium to long, muscular and straight
\nLegs are strong with good joints<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

black<\/a> | bay<\/a> | brown<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Calm and steady<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Agriculture
\nSport horse
\nRiding horse
\nHarness horse<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n