Rottaler
The Rottaler is a German breed of riding and carriage horse of heavy warmblood type. The name derives from that of the Rottal, the valley of the Rott in the Landkreis of Rottal-Inn in south-eastern Bavaria.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Recognised use | animal-powered transport |
| Classification | German breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q2168973 |
The Rottaler is a German breed of riding and carriage horse of heavy warmblood type. The name derives from that of the Rottal, the valley of the Rott in the Landkreis of Rottal-Inn in south-eastern Bavaria. It is critically endangered. The Bavarian Warmblood derives from it.
It originates in Germany and is recognised for animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2168973.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2168973) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)