Brabant horse

Name: Brabant horse
Origin: Belgium
Height: 158 - 170 cm
Color: red
Category: Cold-blooded

History of the Brabant horse breed

The Brabant is a very old breed. It belongs to the original 3 strokes of the Belgian horse. It was influenced by many other draft horse breeds. He himself was used in the breeding of Shire horses, Clydesdales and Suffolks. In the 20th century, the number of Brabants decreased, but they are still very popular in America today.

Body structure of the Brabant horse breed

The head is small, the neck is strong, well-muscled, the shoulders are powerful. The rump is round, muscular, the limbs are short and strong with sparse hair. Due to its body structure, it is among the heaviest cold-blooded animals. The fur is mostly pure, they grow 158 - 170 cm at the withers.

Use of the Brabant horse breed

Previously, they were widely used in agriculture, but they were displaced by the advent of technology. Today, they are kept as meat animals, shown at parades and in drag competitions

The nature of the Brabant horse breed

They have an exceptionally willing nature, are strong and hardworking. They are also persistent and docile.