The Sokolsky Horse is a hardy breed that originated in Poland.
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Sokolsky Horse Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Sokolsky horse:
| Height (size) | 15.0 – 16.0 hands high |
| Colors | Bay, brown and chestnut; they may have white leg markings and lighter brown manes and tails |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Common Uses | Draft work, meat production, used in traditional ceremonies in Poland |
Sokolsky Horse Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
A breed of light draught horse that originated in north-east Poland. It was initially bred in the 1920s near the town of Sokółka, from where it gets its name.
The Polish people saw the emergence of a new breeding program in the 1900s.
This program included the crossing of foreign breeds including Trait Belge and Ardennais stock with the native Polish mares of cooldblooded type.
Since these horses were able to survive in harsh and treacherous environments they were used in both World Wars where hundreds were lost on the battlefields.
As a result of the increase in mechanization all throughout Europe, the Sokolski Horse was eventually no longer required to perform labor-intensive tasks on farms and in agriculture, and as they started being sold for their meat the population declined further.
However, the breed managed to survive, and some Sokolsky horses are used as draft animals today.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
“Sokolski”
Temperament/Personality
Docile but energetic
Physical Characteristics
The head is not very heavy, and the eyes are gentle and expressive.
The neck is long and muscular.
The shoulders are sloped and well-formed.
The back is straight and short, and the croup is sloped.
These are strong, forward-moving horses with good gaits appropriate for everyday riding.
The legs are robust and appropriately built, and the hooves are rounded with minimal feathering.
Hard hooves are characteristic of this hardy breed.
Colors
Bay, brown and chestnut; they may have white leg markings and lighter brown manes and tails
Height (size)
15.0 – 16.0 hands high
Stallions
n/a
Mares
n/a
Weight
1,430 – 1,760 lbs (650 – 800 kg)
Blood Type
Cold
Common Uses
Draft work, meat production, used in traditional ceremonies in Poland
Health
No known predispositions to illness
Popular Traits
n/a
Feeding/Diet
n/a
Country of Origin
Poland
Ancestors
Native Polish mares of cooldblooded type, Trait Belge, Ardennais, later: Anglo-Normans, Norfolk Trotters and Dole Gudbrandsdal