Erlenbach horse
The Erlenbach horse, or Simmental horse, is an ancient light horse breed from the Erlenbach im Simmental region of Switzerland. Known since the 18th century, when the annual market sale of 10,000 horses brought in considerable revenue, the breed suffered a long decline in the following century, mainly due to the introduction of railroads.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Switzerland |
| Classification | extinct horse breed in Switzerland |
| Wikidata id | Q16539040 |
The Erlenbach horse, or Simmental horse, is an ancient light horse breed from the Erlenbach im Simmental region of Switzerland. Known since the 18th century, when the annual market sale of 10,000 horses brought in considerable revenue, the breed suffered a long decline in the following century, mainly due to the introduction of railroads. It probably disappeared during the 20th century, as breeders turned to cattle breeding.
It originates in Switzerland. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q16539040.
Sources: Wikidata (Q16539040) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)