Russian cold blood
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| Important data | |
| Origin: | Russia |
| Main breeding area: | Urals and Ukraine |
| Distribution: | only in the breeding area |
| Stick measure : | 150-160 cm |
| Colors : | Roan and foxes |
| Main application area: | Work horse, slaughter |
The Russian draft horse or Russian Ardennes is a draft horse - horse breed , whose breeding originating in Russia is.
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
- Head: attractive, long ears, small eyes
- Withers: low
- Neck: thick, short, muscular, lots of mane
- Chest: broad
- Back: broad and somewhat soft
- Buildings: heavy, very muscled
- Croup: long, broad
- Limbs: short, stable, medium to large hooves
- Color: permanent red mold and foxes
- Size: 150-160 cm
interior
- Character: undemanding, precocious, hardworking
- Movement: hard-working, great traction, slow in walk and trot
Breeding history
Breeding of this horse breed began around the beginning of the 20th century. The basis was primarily the Ardennes and Brabantians , but also the Percheron and Swedish and Belgian draft mares. The Orlov trotter also served to improve the breed characteristics .
The priority breeding areas are Russia ( Urals ) and Ukraine . Because of its strength and undemanding nature, it is mainly used there as a workhorse, but also as a food supplier.
See also
Web links
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