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Also called Lincolnshire Black, the Old English Black Horse is an extinct breed which lent its genetics to a variety of draft breeds in the UK.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Their ancestors are thought to come from France around the year 1066 when the Normans came to the UK. They brought draft types with them and over the years they were crossed with local animals. Over time a type emerged which came to be called Old English Blacks. During the 17th century, William III imported Dutch animals (possibly Friesian<\/a>) to Lincolnshire to help drain the fens. <\/p>\n

While their name indicates a color breed, they were known in a large variety of colors and some white patterns. In fact, they were generally bay or brown, perhaps until after the Dutch animals were introduced. Eventually these old bloodlines were bred into extinction, but their genetics live on in Clydesdale<\/a> and Shire<\/a> horses. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 16.5 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Handsome head with a broad forehead
\nEars are large
\nLong, crested neck
\nShoulder is oblique
\nHindquarters are long and muscular
\nLegs are long, well formed and feathered
\nHooves are flat and open<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Generally bay<\/a> or brown<\/a> but also found in black<\/a>, grey<\/a>, chestnut<\/a> and roan<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Friendly and calm<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Transportation
\nMilitary
\nAgriculture<\/p>\n

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