Estonian Draft

Estonian Draft
Other namesEesti raskeveohobune, Eston-Arden, Estonian Ardennes
Country of originEstonia

The Estonian Draft or Eston-Arden (Estonian: Eesti raskeveohobune) is a breed of draft horse developed in Estonia. They were developed from a cross of Estonian Native horses, and Swedish Ardennes, and were officially recognized by the Estonian government in 1953. Population numbers have decreased since the early 1990s and today inbreeding is of significant concern. The breed is considered to be endangered by the Estonian government. Although originally used for heavy draft work, they are now used mainly for small-scale gardening.

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