• This breed was developed in Latvia, Russia from the beggining of the 20th century

• The modern horse is a combination of the utility and saddle horses

• Tall heavely muscled and bony

• They have a well proportioned and solid build

• Colors are bay brown or black and sometimes chestnut

• Average height is 15.1 to 15.3 hands high

• The average weight is 1100 to 1320lbs

• A very benevolent horse which is gentle and easy to handle by all

• The Latvian is mainly used for work and sport as it is energetic and powerful

• The Latvian horse breed was formally formed in 1952 and the best pure bred animals are registered in the herdbook. The Latvian breed was developed in Latvia from the beginning of the 20th century up to 1952 by crossing the native horses with west European harness and harness-saddle breeds. Oldenburg, Hanoverian and to a less extent Holstein stallions had most influence