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Intro<\/h3>\n

The Nordsvensk Bruksh\u00e4st or North Swedish Horse is a relatively new breed officially, it’s bloodlines only being just over 100 years old. They come from similar genetics as Dole horses<\/a> both of them descendants of the ancient Scandinavian horse.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

The old bloodlines of the North Swedish have been found in the region for a long time, their grandchildren the modern mountain type heavy horse found in northern countries. There have been times when their genetics have almost left us, but luckily there were breeders dedicated to keeping them alive. <\/p>\n

At the end of the 19th century, crossbreeding had almost bred them into extinction. So a dedicated veterinarian called Wilhelm Hallander Hedemora collected as many genetically pure animals as he could find to establish a nucleus herd. He wasn’t the only one concerned and soon the entire veterinary industry became involved. This provided them a network to keep an eye out countrywide for the purest bloodlines. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately they could find very few suitable stallions for breeding and looked to the D\u00f8le<\/a> breed as the most similar type. This worked and they were able to establish a small herd. They were given official breed status in 1900 and a stud book was established in 1909. <\/p>\n

By 1924 the North Swedish Association had been developed as well with the intention of establishing standards and progressing the breed. In 1949 a Country Horse Day fair was arranged as an annual event to sets stallions and mares for registration. <\/p>\n

There are two types found within the breed, draft and trotter.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15.2 – 15.5 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is average in size but can be heavy with a straight profile
\nNeck is short and muscular
\nBack is long and wide
\nChest is deep and wide
\nLegs are short and strong with broad joints and feathering at the fetlocks
\nHooves are broad, round and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Generally bay<\/a>, brown<\/a>, chestnut<\/a>, black<\/a> or dun<\/a>. Very few white markings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Even-tempered and courageous <\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Forestry
\nAgriculture
\nDraft<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

The North Swedish Horse Association<\/a>
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