Estonian Native for sale

The Estonian Native is still hanging on to the distinctive elements of Native Northern Horses even after cross breeding with other breed of horses. The Estonian Native has helped vastly in the progress of breeds such as Obva and Vyatka. However, there has been a decline in the number of these horses to quite an extent. Their number is now as low as around a thousand. Currently the Estonian Natives are found only on the Saaremaa, Muhu and Hiiumaa Isles.

The Estonian Natives found these days are not very huge. They usually have black, bay, grey or chestnut coats. However, sometimes there are a few Estonians with mouse-dun, dun and cream coats as well. These days the horse owners prefer the horse’s looks and coat more than its working capacity. As a result, there is a decrease in the number of chestnut Estonians and an increase in the number of their grey counterparts.

The Estonian Natives have a broad temple and which is at times quite rough and their heads are very well set. Their neck is normally small or average and is quite heavy. They have a very medium sized rump and are slightly slant. The Estonian Natives have a low positioned withers that is broad and also has a fleshy lumbus. They have a really broad chest. Their legs are very well positioned and are very strong though they are short in length.

The Estonian Native stallion normally measures 147cms in length, 178cms is the chest and it’s height at the withers is around 142cms. A normal sized mare measure 149cms in length, 182cms chest and 142cms is the height at the withers.

Presently the Estonian Natives are used for farming, tourism as well as saddle ridding. The Estonian Native is easy-going and has an amazing stamina and power. It has a very steady temperament.