Noriker horse
The Noriker horse, also called the Norico-Pinzgauer and historically known as the Pinzgauer horse, is a moderately heavy Austrian draught horse breed. The Noriker is considered indigenous to the central Alpine region of Europe, and is believed to have originated around the highest mountain of Austria, the Grossglockner.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Austria |
| Recognised use | pleasure riding, skidding and animal-powered transport |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q1390589 |
The Noriker horse, also called the Norico-Pinzgauer and historically known as the Pinzgauer horse, is a moderately heavy Austrian draught horse breed. The Noriker is considered indigenous to the central Alpine region of Europe, and is believed to have originated around the highest mountain of Austria, the Grossglockner. This region was once known as the Roman province of Noricum. At the end of the 19th century the original name Pinzgauer horse was changed to Noriker horse, due in part to the Romanophile attitude in this time.
It originates in Austria and is recognised for pleasure riding, skidding and animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1390589.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1390589) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)