Latvian horse

Latvian
Conservation statusFAO, 2007: endangered-maintained: 75 
Other names
  • Latvian: Latvijas šķirne
  • Latvian: Latvijas zirgi: 75 
  • Russian: Latviiskaya: 316 
  • Latvian Harness Horse
  • Latvian Carriage Horse
  • Latvian Coach Horse
  • Latvian Draught
  • Latvian Riding Horse: 276 
Country of originLatvia
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    600 kg
  • Female:
    500 kg
Height
  • Male:
    160 – 164: 316  cm
  • Female:
    158 – 161: 316  cm

The Latvian Horse (Latvian: Latvijas šķirne or Latvijas zirgi) is a purpose-bred warmblood horse breed from Latvia. Breeding began in Latvia in the early twentieth century,: 316  and a herd book was established in 1927. The breed was officially recognised in 1952. There are two types, sometimes called the Latvian Harness Horse and the Latvian Riding Horse.: 276  The harness type was predominant until about 1960, when demand for sport horses increased and more of the saddle type were bred.: 316 

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