Country
Specie
ISO3
EST
Language
est.
Other name
Estonian Heavy Draught, Estonian Heavy Draught
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
2004: The breed consisted of 4 stallion lines. 42 mares are bred.
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals are well adapted to the northern Estonian soil.
Efabis adaptability to marginal land
Northern Estonian soil
Color comments
uni coloured: bay, dark to light chestnut some with flea-bitten pattern
Wither height males
161
Wither height females
157
Weight males
680.00
Weight females
640.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1922
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Estonian Native horse and Ardennais horse. The breed was recognised in 1953.
Year of origin
1921
Import
in 1862 and 1923-1925 from Ardennes (Belgium): in 1913, 1923-1925 and 1966 from Swedish Ardenner Horse (Sweden): in 1923 from Ardennes (Netherlands): 1950-1970, 5-20% from Soviet Heavy Draught (Soviet Union):
Location within country
East Viru District and West Viru District
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
