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Kladrubers are the last of a type of horse once known as galakarossiers, or ceremonial carriage horses. Kladruby nad Labem where they are bred is among the oldest of the European royal studs, having been established in 1560. The farm is currently on the Tenative List for UNESCO’s World Cultural Monuments.There are two “breeds” of Kladruber, the Old White and the Old Black breed. This is in keeping with how color stood in for breed in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The black variety was almost destroyed in the early twentieth century, with only one surviving stallion line and four purebred mares. Those directing the restoration made the decision to outcross to maintain the genetic health of the population, while still preserving the historical baroque type.
Photo & Info Courtesy of http://bit.ly/LEbT47these horses legitimately have the ugliest heads I have ever seen. why would you want to own something this unattractive when you could have a friesian for the same purposes?
ahaha odd conformation too
I just like the neck.
Their necks are really nice and thick, I agree.
Actually agree conformation wise too. What the fuck is up with them being muscled in the front and thin and weak looking behind?
Huh. Funny looking breed, aren’t they
Haters gonna hate.
Yall are so dumb! SO FUCKING DUMB! Back then horses were bred for work purpose. To get from point A to point B without breaking down. They were work horses. They didn’t breed for pretty or papers. They bred to get results to help them with their living.
Breeding was so different than it is today and we need to realize that. So stop hating on a breed for not being pretty enough for you standards and appreciate them for what they’ve done and the history the hold.
I mean look at the size of their legs. You don’t see that today. Those horses were made to last, they were made for a rough life style. Horses that we’ve bred today wouldn’t last a week with the shit they had to endure. This is a classic, hardy breed so stop whining about it and appreciate it.
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“There’s a legend that fallen soldiers return as great horses, he has seen what awaits you and will protect you. So remember you can only be as brave as your horse.” Here’s to the soldiers and horses that bravely fought every stride!
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