Jutland
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Names: Jutland. I believe it is named after the Jutland peninsula in Denmark.
Origin: Denmark. Existed in the 12th century and was later imported by England, Germany and France. A Danish draft breed which originated on the peninsula of Jutland, where it is still in common use. While primarily a farm horse, the Jutland has during recent years been used also in Danish cities and towns for draft purposes. The Schleswig draft horse of northwest Germany is considered identical to the Jutland breed. In the Middle Ages the Schleswig was used to carry heavy armored knights, and later as an artillery horse and a heavy draft horse.
Breeding: One source claimed that the Frederiksborg breed has changed into the Jutland. I was not aware of such a connection between the Frederiksborg and the Jutland, and so will leave it as is until I can do more research into it. If you wish to read more about this connection, please go to my page about the Frederiksborg.
Description:
Body: Very deep.
Color: Often chestnut, but also roan, black, gray, bay, or light brown.
Legs: Very short.
Size: 15.2-15.3 hands. 62-66 inches.
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Uses: Once used by the Vikings. Now works on farms and pulls brewers' wagons in Denmark.
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