Belarusian draft horse breed

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Belarusian draft horses are a light-draft breed that belongs to the species of the northern forest type. Today it is the only national horse breed of the Republic of Belarus.

In the photo: Belarusian harness horse

The history of the Belarusian breed of horses

The breed was born in the 19th century, and already in the 1850s on the territory of modern Belarus there were 22 stud farms and 4 factory stables. Their "population" consisted of 170 pedigree stallions and 1300 mares.

The qualities that were valued in Belarusian harness horses and were strengthened in every way - this is endurance, unpretentiousness and adaptability to almost any conditions. Due to this, Belarusian draft horses can remain operational at a very advanced age - up to 25-30 years.

Description of the Belarusian draft horse

Measurements of stallions of the Belarusian draft breed

Height at the withers	156 cm
Oblique body length	162.6 cm
Chest circumference	193.5 cm
Metacarpal circumference	22 cm

Measurements of Belarusian mare breeds

Height at the withers	151 cm
Oblique body length	161.5 cm
Chest circumference	189 cm
Metacarpal circumference	21.5 cm

Features of the appearance of the Belarusian draft horse

Most often, Belarusian draft horses have a very thick mane and tail, as well as hairs (the so-called “brushes”) on their legs.

The main suits of Belarusian harness horses

The main colors of the Belarusian harness horses: red, bay, bulan, solovaya, mice.

In the photo: Belarusian harness horse of a salt suit

The use of Belarusian horses

The Belarusian draft horse is often used for agricultural work, but not only. Currently, they are gaining more and more popularity in amateur sports, rental, as well as among private owners. This popularity is largely due to the complaisant nature of the breed.