Schwarzwald Cold-blood

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Names:  Schwarzwald Cold-blood, Black Forest Heavy Horse, Schwarzwälder.

Origin:  Germany.  Black Forest.  Breeding largely in hands of farmers.

Breeding:  The Schwarzwald heavy horse is no doubt largely based on the Noriker strain which in the course of many generations has been gradually "made to measure" due to environment.

Description:  In form and calibre, between the Noriker and Haflinger.  The lightest of the German heavy breeds, being lighter and more compact than many heavy breeds.  General impression: an exceptionally well-bred small, stocky cold-blood, with light, dry foundations.  Undeniable Noriker descent.  A German breed of medium-heavy build, in size about halfway between the Austrian breeds of the Haflinger and the Pinzgauer.

Action:  Beautiful, energetic movements in walk and trot.  Very surefooted.

Body:  Short neck.  Short, powerful back with good connection to the broad, muscular, short and oblique quarters.  Straight but well-placed, powerfully muscled shoulders.  Good barrel.

Color:  Generally chestnut in various shades, with light mane and tail.  Usually sorrel, with light mane and tail.

Head:  Refined.

Hooves:  Sound, sturdy, well-shaped.

Legs:  Hard, quite well-placed limbs with clearly marked tendons and joints; some hair.  Short, strong pasterns.

Size:  14.2 to 15.2 hands.  58-62 inches.

Temperament:  Intelligent and easy-going.

Features:  Very fast, handsome heavy horse.  Mobile and courageous.

Uses:  Very industrious and willing in all agricultural work.

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