Horse
Breed Description:
The Ban’ei breed of horse has been bred in Japan for unique type of racing sport called draft racing. These horses are a mix of Percheron heavy draft horses and Breton bloodlines.
Temperament:
The Ban’ei breed of horse has a good temperament and is used for draft racing.
Height:
The Ban’ei breed of horse is between 14.3 and 16.1 hands in height.
Health Problems:
The Ban’ei breed of horse has no known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Ban’ei breed of horse is specifically bred for draft racing and is kept in racing stables in Japan.
Exercise:
The Ban’ei breed of horse requires regular exercise and careful conditioning to participate in the sport of draft racing. This racing requires the horse to pull a heavy sleigh and race over two hills at a 200’meter distance.
Life Expectancy:
The Ban’ei breed of horse has an average life span for a horse. Depending on management and environment, these horses can live to 25 or 30 years of age.
Grooming:
The Ban’ei breed of horse requires no special grooming. Like all horses, when in work they will enjoy and benefit from daily grooming and should have their feet cleaned out daily as well.
Origin:
The Ban’ei breed of horse is bred in Japan specifically for the sport of draft racing. This sport was added to regional public racing in Japan in 1948 although it has been traditional to Hokkaido ever since that area had been inhabited. These horses were originally bred for heavy draft use for making the region suitable for human habitation. 