Other Names: Rheinish-Westfälisches Kaltblut, Rheinish Westphalian Draught Horse Origin: Germany Color: Usually roan in color although sometimes chestnut can be seen. It has either black points or a flaxen mane and tail. Avg Height: 16 to 16.3 hh Avg Weight: 1860 to 2200 lbs Build: Plain head with a short thick neck and a wide, short body. Its frame is massive. The hindquarters are muscular and the limbs are strong and short with a great deal of feathering. The mane and tail are thick and course and the tail is often docked.

History: The Rhenish are found in Nordrhein-Westfalen, western Germany. The breed has an established studbook since 1892. The Rhenish breed is closely linked with the Ardennais, from which is it derived. The Rhenish has also received important contributions from the Belgian Heavy Draft. This breed was created for farm work and to be used in transport. Although this breed has retained the original characteristics, it has acquired a variety of names which relate to the different regions where it comes from. An example of this is the name "Niedersachsen Heavy Draft of Lower Saxony." The Stud book for this breed was established in 1876.