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Jutland Horse
Breed
Country of Origin:
The Jutland
horse breed originated in
Denmark.
Blood Type:
The Jutland horse breed is in
the coldblood group.
History:
The Jutland’s history goes back
to the 12th century and 9th century depictions of
Danish warriors are on horses very like the
Jutland
horses. The Jutland was used as
a draft horse and a mount for the knights of medieval times. It is said
that the Vikings took Danish horses into England and the Suffolk Punch
breed of draft horse developed as a result. In the 18th
century Frederiksborg blood was introduced to the Jutland horses. In the
19th century Suffolk Punch blood, Cleveland
Bay,
and Yorkshire Coach Horse blood was also infused to bring about the heavy
and attractive draft horse breed known as
Jutland.
Their numbers have greatly decreased since mechanization.
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Height: The
Jutland stands between 15HH and
16HH and often weighs 1500-1800 pounds.
Colors: The
current Jutland horses are
predominantly dark chestnut with a lighter mane and tail.
Description:
The Jutland
horse has a less refined head than the Suffolk Punch horses. The
Jutland’s
neck is thick and muscular, is carried high, and is set high on the
shoulders; a very board, deep chest; and they have a rounded barrel and a
short back. The Jutland
is a
heavy, compact draft horse. The legs
are short and stocky with feathering.
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Temperament:
The Jutland
has enormous strength and a very willing nature.
Uses: Today
the Jutland horses pull the
Carlsberg brewery drays at shows and demonstrations. They still make
excellent horses for heavy work in fields or forests.
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