• Also known as the Holstein

• Thishorse originates from Holstein in Germany

• During the 17th century, the Holstein was in demand as a heavy, but not inelegant, coach horse

• The horses at this time were a mixture of German and Spanish blood with some Oriental

• This horse has a clean throat with no fleshiness in the jowl

• The neck is long and slightly arched

• The withers are high

• Warm blooded