Ardennes for sale

One of the oldest horse breeds is the Ardennes. It origins can be traced to France, Belgium and Luxembourg in Europe. They can grow to an average height of 15 to 16 Hands and they weigh 2200 lbs in weight. You can find them coming in many colors such as Gray, Chestnut, Roan and Bay. One color, which is extremely rare for this breed is Black. This breed stands out in its physical appearance because of their short back and feathered fetlocks.

The Ardennes breed is mainly used in farm work. They make excellent work animals because of their sturdy legs and broad, muscular body. They have a very clam disposition and as a result they are easy to work with. They are quite good for work in rough terrains and in hilly regions. When it comes to feeding, they are much more economical than horses that are smaller in size. They are quite reliable horses and can be well-trained to do draft work. Today, they are also used as driving horses and can often be seen in competitive driving races. They are also the most preferred horse breed for disabled people for riding, as their temperament makes them good to handle.

Looking into the background of this horse breed, its characteristics make it to be a breed that is a descendent of the prehistoric Solutre horse. Many people consider it to be the breed that was praised by Julius Caesar in De Bello Gallico. During the time of Napoleononic era, it was highly valued for its endurance. It was bred with Arabian horses to produce finer breeds that had more stamina and performance abilities. Important horse breeds that were created using the Ardennes are the Russian Heavy Draft., Swedish Ardennes, and the Baltic Ardennes.