The Slovenian Cold-blood horse originated in Slovenia in central Europe.
In this blog post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this horse breed, so stay tuned!
Slovenian Cold-blood Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Slovenian Cold-blood:
| Height (size) | 14.7 – 15.2 cm |
| Colors | Most commonly bay or black, with white facial markings, but all colors are allowed except for pinto |
| Country of Origin | Slovenia |
| Common Uses | Forestry, driving, draft work, meat and milk production |
Slovenian Cold-blood Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
The Slovenian Cold-Blooded horse is a breed of horse that is native to the country of Slovenia.
It is apparent from historical documents that the development of the Slovenian Cold-blood horse included the crossbreeding of several different coldblooded breeds such as the Bohinj horse, Kobarid horse, Međimurje horse, Croatian Posavac and Alpine horse, of which some have already gone extinct.
Of all Slovenian indigenous horse breeds, the Slovenian Cold-Blooded horse is the most numerous.
The Association of Slovenian Cold-Blooded Horse Breeders was established in 2005.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
“Slovenian cold-blooded horse”
Temperament/Personality
Calm and friendly
Physical Characteristics
The head is usually moderately convex and it is attached to a long neck.
Overall they have a medium frame, and the body is long and strong.
Legs are strong and well-formed.
Colors
Most commonly bay or black, with white facial markings, but all colors are allowed except for pinto (skewbald)
Height (size)
14.7 – 15.2 hands high
Stallions
n/a
Mares
n/a
Weight
1,200 – 1,430 lbs (550 – 650 kg)
Blood Type
Cold
Common Uses
Forestry, driving, draft work, meat and milk production
Health
Might have problems with their lower back
Popular Traits
n/a
Feeding/Diet
Easy keepers
Country of Origin
Slovenia
Ancestors
Bohinj horse, Kobarid horse, Međimurje horse, Croatian Posavac, Alpine horse, Croatian coldblood, Noriker, Belgian, Percheron