Groningen horse
The Groninger or Groningen is a Dutch horse breed developed for light draft and agricultural work. It is closely related to heavy warmblood breeds like the East Friesian and Alt-Oldenburger.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Classification | Dutch horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q1547347 |
The Groninger or Groningen is a Dutch horse breed developed for light draft and agricultural work. It is closely related to heavy warmblood breeds like the East Friesian and Alt-Oldenburger. The breed was nearly lost in the mid-20th century because a significant number of mares were used for crossbreeding to create the Dutch Warmblood, leaving few purebreds.
It originates in Netherlands. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1547347.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1547347) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)