Byelorussian Harness Horse

Belarus Harness Horse
Brood mare named Astra (2021)
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk:8
  • DAD-IS (2020): unknown
Other names
  • Belarusian: Беларускі запражны конь
  • Belarusian: Bielaruski zapražny koń
  • Belorusskaya
  • Belorusskaya upryazhnaya
  • Byelorussian Carriage Horse
  • Byelorussian Coach Horse
  • Byelorussian Draught Horse
  • Byelorussian Harness Horse
  • White Russian Carriage Horse
  • White Russian Coach Horse
  • White Russian Draught Horse
  • White Russian Harness Horse:168
Country of originBelarus
Distribution
  • Belarus
  • Russian Federation
Use
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    average: 540 kg
  • Female:
    average: 495 kg
Height
  • Male:
    average: 153 cm
  • Female:
    average: 150 cm
Colour

The Belarus Harness Horse, Belarusian: Беларускі запражны конь, romanized: Bielaruski zapražny koń, is a Belarusian breed of draught horse. It was bred for use in agriculture, and is also used to produce mare's milk and horsemeat.:443:226