Russian Heavy Draft — size comparison

The Russian Heavy Draft developed in the nineteenth century by crossing local mares with Ardennes and other draught breeds. It is a relatively short draught hor

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Russian Heavy Draft

Russkii Tyazhelovoz

152 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
580–700 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
Russian Heavy DraftHeight at withers152 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

152–152 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Russian Heavy Draft — size comparison — facts and sources

The Russian Heavy Draft developed in the nineteenth century by crossing local mares with Ardennes and other draught breeds. It is a relatively short draught horse with a compact build, substantial bone and usually calm temperament. Traditionally it worked in farming and transport; mares were also used for milk production.

Measurement sources