Horse
Pronunciation:
Trey doo Nord
Breed Description:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse is a heavy horse breed developed in France. The Trait du Nord is known for exception pulling strength and a clam temperament. They are popular as a working farm horse, and their muscular power makes them well suited to hilly terrain. They are small, compact, and muscular, with large hooves and feathered legs. They come in most solid colors, with bays, roans, and duns being most common. The Trait du Nord is still used as working farm horse in northern France, and also as a driving horse for show and pleasure.
Temperament:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse has a very docile temperament, like many working farm and draft breeds.
Height:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse stands around 16 hands.
Weight:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse weighs between 1350 and 1750 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse has no significant health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse is very hardy, and can be kept outdoors in most climates.
Exercise:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse is a working breeds, and enjoys regular steady work, but its calm temperament means it can tolerate periods of little work if pastured.
Life Expectancy:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse lives into its mid to late twenties.
Grooming:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse shoudl be kept with a natural appearance. Its thick mane, tail, and leg feathers require regular grooming.
Origin:
The Trait du Nord breed of horse is a French breed, originating in the Ardennes region. Its ancestry includes Ardennes, Boulonnais and Belgian horses. It was first recognized as a breed, distinct from the Ardennes, with its own stud book, in 1919. Although some farms in northern France still breed the Trait du Nord, as with many draft and heavy horse breeds its numbers are declining. 