South German Cold-blood

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Names:  South German Cold-blood.

Origin:  Germany, Baden-Württemburg; stud at Marbach.

Breeding:  Recently the term "South German Cold-blood" has come to cover all native horses of Noriker extraction in South Germany, especially in Baden and Württemburg.

Description:  A heavy draft horse bred in Baden-Württemburg and at the stud farm at Marbach.  Largely resembles the Noriker, though a lot more refined in appearance; more expressive head and generally deeper and broader, with less bone.

Action:  Similar to the Noriker.

Size:  16 to 17 hands.  63-67 inches.

Temperament:  Of rather sluggish temperament and good-natured character.

Features:  Heavy native draught horse based on Noriker.  Easily looked after; fertile.  Exceptional traction.

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