Estonian native horse

Estonian Klepper

In 19th century, the Estonian native horse breed was crossbred with lighter working horse and riding horse breeds. The best offspring resulting from these attempts became the foundation of the Tori horse. Even the Vyatka horse was influenced by the Estonian Horse. Img: Estonian native horse 3 by SunbeamPhotos on DeviantArt

Breeds of horse found in Estonia, a nation in Northern Europe that borders the Baltic Sea. Home to a small handful of robust northern breeds.

Estonian Native gelding Roman

Estonian Native Horse breed information including height, colors, country of origin and LOTS more.

Estonian Draught stallion Valmet

Estonian Draught Horse. Estonian Native horses were crossed with Swedish Ardennes stallions to create a draft horse that was an easy keeper that was powerful yet fast. A stud book was established in 1921, and the breed was officially recognized by the Estonian government in 1953. At the same time the Estonian Draft was developed, the Lithuanian Heavy Draft and the Soviet Heavy Draft also came into being in order to serve a demand for heavy draft horses in the Soviet Union

Estonian Native Horse

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Estonian Native horses

Kevade, Estonian Draft mare

Estonian horse mare and foal. photo: Rozpravka.

Estonian Native / Klepper - gelding Revers

Estonian Native horse is related to the extinct Öland horse, from Norway. Tests authorised by associations dedicated to the Öland Horse have revealed that these two breeds have a genetically similar background, so Estonians have been imported to Norway to reconstruct their missing breed.

estonian native horse Rokit

Estonian Native x Tori mare Brenda

Anttola

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