Origin
Lithuania
History
Developed by crossing Zhmud horses with Percheron, Brabant and Swedish Ardennes, the Lithuanian was developed in Lithuania in the early 20th century. It was officially recognized in 1963.
Recently, there has been a dramatic decrease in the breed population, with stallion numbers declining and breeding and working conditions deteriorating.
Description
- Head:
coarse and large - Conformation:
-neck, short and well muscled
-chest, wide and deep
-back, powerful
-loin, flat and broad
-croup, broad, long and well muscled
-legs, solid and well set - Average height:
15 to 16 h.h. - Colour:
chestnut and bay, black,and also roan
- Temperament:
the Lithuanian has aquiet temperament and is strong and durable . They are very long lived and have a high fertility rate, which has ensured the breed's continuance. They also cope well in harsh and extreme climates, and are seemingly resistant to the cold. - Today:
they are still used for agricultural work and also for meat production.
