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Byelorussian Harness horse
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Byelorussian Harness horse

Country Of Origin Belarus
History and Background Also called the White Russian Carriage Horse and Belorusskaya, The Byelorussian Harness Horse comes from the region of Byelorussia.
This animal was bred out of a local need for a harness horse and was formed by breeding native forest type horses with the Ardennes, Brabant and the Dole from Norway (The Dole was the strongest contributor). Long-term breeding practices of the Byelorussian Harness Horse have resulted in a breed most suitable for agricultural use. It was well adapted to work in wooded areas with swampy and sandy soil.
Today these animals are actively bred in Pobeda & Zarechye and there are two different types within the breed, large and medium.
Use Today Light agriculture, Carriage horse, Meat, Milk
Height 14.7 to 15.5 hands
Colour Bay, Chestnut, Dun
Characteristics Characteristic confirmation of a harness horse
Head is medium length with a wide forehead
Neck is well muscled
Back is long and loin is flat
Chest is wide and deep
Legs are solid and clean with feathering at the fetlock
Mane and tail are thick
Personality and Temperament Mild tempered and easy to manage
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