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Noriker

Bred and deleloped over several thousands of years in the mountainus regions of Austira, the Noriker is an atractive looking light draught horse. These strong hardy horses are most liked for there calm temperment, sound limbs and sure-footedness. The Noriker is an exelent work horse for difficult mountain terain. the height of these horses ranges 16-17hh for stallions and the mares range from 15.3-17hh. The coloring of these horses include Brown, Chestnut, black, gray and Brindle. White body markings are not acceptible for these demesstict beast. The name Noriker comes from the ancient Roman state of Noricum. Noricum is located approximate to present day Austira. In the many years of this horse they have been crossbred with other coldblooded horses of the region and have adapted remarkerably well with the harsh conditions of there environment.

 

   

 

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