South German Heavy Horse Breed

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South German Heavy Horse
This is a compact heavy horse has a willing nature and a strong powerful body.

Height
15 to 16 HH

Colour
Chestnut.

Conformation

• The head is large with a generous eye and expression.
• A compact muscular neck.
• Prominent withers that lead onto a short and strong back.
• The girth area is deep and the chest is wide.
• The limbs are well muscled and strong with good hooves.
• The tail is well set on and both the mane and tail are thick and full.

History
This horse comes from Bavaria and was initially known by that name, it is a strain of the Noriker horse and this can be seen in the similar conformation characteristics and good nature.

Uses

• Working the Land
• Riding Horse
• Showing horse

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