Black Forest Horses |
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| Distinguishing features | Small to medium sized draft horse breed, has a dark coat with flaxen mane and tail. |
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| Alternative names | Schwarzwälder Kaltblut; Black Forest cold blood |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Horse (Equus ferus caballus) | |
The Black Forest Horse, also called the Black Forest cold blood or Schwarzwälder Kaltblut, is a rare draft horse breed originating in southern Germany.[1]
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Features of the Black Forest Horse include a dark chestnut coat with a flaxen mane and tail, a short head, strong neck, well laid back shoulders, wide croup (hindquarters) and expansive gaits. It stands from 14.2 to 15.3 hands high (148-160 cm) and weighs approximately 500 kg.[1] It has very strong hooves and joints.
Developed in Germany, today a major center of breeding is the Marbach stud.
Black Forest Horses were originally used for work in the forest and pulling carriages and carts. They are good-natured and gentle and recently have become popular riding horses.[1]
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