Breed: slovenski hladnokrvni konj
Species: Horse
Country: Slovenia
Description: The autochtonous breed Slovenski Hladnokrvni Konj was formed mainly in north-eastern Slovenia and in the region of Gorenjska on the basis of domestic cold-blooded horses. The base population was made up of horses of the Medzimurje (Murinsulaner) type, which does not exist nowadays. They were cross-bred with Noric stallions and less with Belgian stallions. The breed was ultimately formed with the cross-breeding of Noric stallions, which are still used.Today the breed is spread throughout Slovenia (being especially popular in the surrounding areas of Ptuj, Lenart, OrmoÏ, ·entjur, Îalec, Kranj and Kamnik).
History: The pedigree status for the Slovene cold-blooded horse dates back to 1962.
Morphology: medium frame with a larger, often moderately convex head and well placed and long neck. The croup is often low and split up.
Specials: The horse has a calm temperament, strong constitution, excellent fertility , well formed legs and is a good walker.
Uses: Meat, Work