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It was first recognized as a separate sub-group in the 19th century, but today is considered a separate breed, even though its ancestry is entirely from the Ardennes horses of Belgium and France. [18] Another closely related breed is the Auxois. Ardennes horses were also used in the 1920s to improve the Comtois by adding size.
Dutch French English name if used Notes Image Ardenner Trekpaard Cheval de Trait Ardennais Ardennais [1] [2]: 439 : Belgische Draver Trotteur Belge Belgian Trotter [1] [2]: 444 [3]: 166
The Belgian Draught descends from the heavy farm horses of the region of the Low Countries that is now central Belgium: the Colosse de la Méhaigne [a] from the valley of the Méhaigne in the area of Namur; the Gris de Nivelles et du Hainaut [b], named for Hainaut region and for the city of Nivelles, now in Walloon Brabant; and the Gros de la Dendre [c], named for the Dender river, from East ...
Belgian horse may refer to: American Belgian Draft, an American breed of horse; Belgian Draught, a Belgian breed of heavy horse; Belgian Sport Horse, a Belgian breed of warmblood horse; Belgian Trotter, a Belgian breed of trotting horse; Belgian Warmblood, a Belgian breed of warmblood horse; Zangersheide, a Belgian breed of warmblood horse
When being driven, a traditional "Flemish collar" is generally used. The horses are trained to be driven with only one rein, leaving the driver's hands free for other work. [26] When shown in hand, Trait du Nord horses are often presented in groups, generally between four and eight to a string. [27]
Horses are generally huge animals, but a Belgian Gelding named Big Jake is officially the tallest of them all. The 15-year-old Guinness World Records titleholder measures just under 6 feet 11 ...
In 1999, fifteen foals were exported to Brazil and one stallion to Argentina. On average, a little over a dozen horses a year are exported, mainly to Brazil and Belgium for breeding and to Germany for forestry work. [27] A few horses live in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Luxembourg, as well as in North America. [5]
On Tuesday, the seven-party coalition federal government in Belgium reached a deal that not only allows Belgian employees to work a four-day work week, but also gives them the right to ignore work ...