PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Colors
The traditional coat colors of the Belgian horses are roan, chestnut, bay and black.
History
The Belgian Horses are among the ancient breeds of Europe that contributed to the development of many other draft breeds. The “Great Horse” of the medieval times is considered to be the predecessors of this breed. These animals carried the knights on their back when people went to war. The purebreds have been exported to many countries all around the world in order to enhance the other draft breeds.
Height
The height of an average Belgian horse is between 15.3-17.3 hands
Btw the horse in the picture is 19.2 hands
Weight
the average weight of the horses in this breed is around 2,000 lbs, Radar weighs over 2,400 lbs and Brooklyn Supreme weighs a whooping 3,200 lbs
Uses
Belgian horses are used in the field of agriculture for draft work. They are also used for pulling wagons and for pleasure riding. They also participate in various draft competitions. These horses are also used as show horses and for trail riding. The Belgian horses are also bred for their meat.
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB)
Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)
Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED)
Location
Brabant aka Belgium
