• This breed originated in the Groningen region of the Netherlands

• Up to 1945, the Groningen was a heavy farm horse type and used as a coach horse

• This breed has a plain, honest head carried on a short, strong neck

• The withers are prominent and long and the back is also long

• The croup is flat with a high set tail

• The quarters are very powerful and the chest is wide and deep with great depth

• . The legs are short, well muscled, and strong with excellent joints and well-shaped hooves

• The primary colors are black, bay or brown

• The Groningen stands between 15.2 and 16.2 hands high