Latvian horse

Latvian
Conservation statusFAO, 2007: endangered-maintained
Other names
  • Latvian: Latvijas šķirne
  • Latvian: Latvijas zirgi
  • Russian: Latviiskaya
  • Latvian Harness Horse
  • Latvian Carriage Horse
  • Latvian Coach Horse
  • Latvian Draught
  • Latvian Riding Horse
Country of originLatvia
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    600 kg
  • Female:
    500 kg
Height
  • Male:
    160 – 164 cm
  • Female:
    158 – 161 cm

The Latvian Horse (Latvian: Latvijas šķirne or Latvijas zirgi) is a purpose-bred warmblood horse breed from Latvia. Breeding began in Latvia in the early twentieth century, and a herd book was established in 1927. The breed was officially recognised in 1952. There are two types, sometimes called the Latvian Harness Horse and the Latvian Riding Horse. The harness type was predominant until about 1960, when demand for sport horses increased and more of the saddle type were bred.

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