The Jutland Horse
Draft horse, descended from the forest horse, mount of the Vikings, bred in Denmark, in the Jutland peninsula, since the Middle Ages where it served as a steed for knights in armor, Jutland was transformed in the 19th century after infusions of blood Bay of Cleveland but mainly Suffolk Punch and in particular by the stallion Oppenheim LXII, imported in 1860.
In addition, Jutland largely participated in the creation of German Schleswig. Currently, Jutland’s workforce remains small.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
Calm, gentle, docile horse with remarkable endurance. He is energetic and strong. Its action is lively, untied.
Utilisations du cheval
Usually used for agricultural work, it is now used to pull brewery carts.
Morphologie du cheval
Head proportionate with slightly convex profile. Ears upright, long. Small eyes. Compact body, brevilinear type. Short, arched neckline. Low withers. Shoulder muscular, rather straight. Wide chest. Deep chest. Short, strong back. Large, muscular loins. Powerful hindquarters. Ample croup, a little oblique. Limbs short, very strong. Heavy frame. Very muscular thighs. Abundant baleen. Wide feet. Well furnished tail. Coat: almost always chestnut with a blond mane and tail. Also roan, bay, gray. Height: from 1.52 to 1.65 m.
