Estonian horse
The Estonian Native or Estonian Klepper is an Estonian breed of small horse. It is one of three recognised horse breeds in Estonia, the others being the Tori and the Estonian Draft, both of which derive from it.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Estonia |
| Recognised use | animal-powered transport |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q1370382 |
The Estonian Native or Estonian Klepper is an Estonian breed of small horse. It is one of three recognised horse breeds in Estonia, the others being the Tori and the Estonian Draft, both of which derive from it. It has also influenced other Northern European breeds such as the Latvian Warmblood, the Vyatka, and the extinct Obva in Russia. It is an endangered breed; the population fell from about 16000 in the 1950s to approximately 500 in 2004.
It originates in Estonia and is recognised for animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1370382.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1370382) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)