Country
Specie
ISO3
POL
Language
pol.
Other name
Wielkopolski Horse
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
1997: besides the 13 studs, many single horses are raised at private farms
Other special qualities
It is a favourite breed for equestrian sports.
Color comments
uni coloured: bay, chestnut and black, occasionally grey
Wither height males
165
Wither height females
162
Weight males
640.00
Weight females
570.00
Other specific visible traits
typical Half-bred horse
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1964
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
The breed has been developed on the basis of Halfbreds: Poznan, Trakehners, East Prussian and was improved with Thoroughbred and sometimes with Hannover horses. Registers for this type of horses were kept since the end of the 19. century.
Location within country
western and central Poland
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
