Estonian Draft
The Estonian Draft or Eston-Arden is a breed of draft horse developed in Estonia. They were developed from a cross of Estonian Native horses, and Swedish Ardennes, and were officially recognized by the Estonian government in 1953.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Estonia |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q10489232 |
The Estonian Draft or Eston-Arden is a breed of draft horse developed in Estonia. They were developed from a cross of Estonian Native horses, and Swedish Ardennes, and were officially recognized by the Estonian government in 1953. Population numbers have decreased since the early 1990s and today inbreeding is of significant concern. The breed is considered to be endangered by the Estonian government. Although originally used for heavy draft work, they are now used mainly for small-scale gardening.
It originates in Estonia. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q10489232.
Sources: Wikidata (Q10489232) ยท Wikipedia