Dülmener
The Dülmener or Dülmen is a German breed of small feral horse. It was formerly known as the Merfelderbrücher.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Recognised use | rewilding |
| Classification | German breed of small horse |
| Wikidata id | Q523878 |
The Dülmener or Dülmen is a German breed of small feral horse. It was formerly known as the Merfelderbrücher. A herd of approximately 300 head lives in feral conditions in an area of about 3.5 km2 in the Merfelder Bruch, near the town of Dülmen in the Kreis of Coesfeld in north-western Nordrhein-Westfalen, in north-western Germany.
It originates in Germany and is recognised for rewilding. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q523878.
Sources: Wikidata (Q523878) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)