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Dutch Draft Horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Draft horse
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Height
- 1.675 cm
- Weight
- 875 kg
The Dutch Draft, also called Nederlands Trekpaard, is a heavy draft horse from the Netherlands. It was developed in Zeeland in the early twentieth century by crossing local mares with Belgian Ardennes and Brabant horses. This cold-blood breed has a massive build, calm temperament and good stamina. Listed height is 1.675 meters and weight is 875 kilograms.
What the Dutch Draft is
The Dutch Draft is a heavy draft horse from the Netherlands. It is also known as the Nederlands Trekpaard, and may be called the Zeeland Horse or Zeeuws Paard.
It is a cold-blood type with a massive build. The breed was developed for draft work.
Where it began
The breed was developed in the province of Zeeland in the early twentieth century. Its foundation included local Zeeland mares crossed with Belgian Ardennes and Brabant horses.
It remains very similar to those Belgian breeds.
Notable traits
The Dutch Draft is described as calm in temperament and has good stamina. Those traits sit alongside its heavy draft form.
Its recorded size is 1.675 meters in height and 875 kilograms in weight.
What to consider
This is a massively built draft horse, not a light horse type. Anyone comparing breeds should first decide whether a heavy draft form fits their plans.
A lifespan figure is not provided for this breed here.
Pricing
No purchase price is provided for the Dutch Draft.
Who may want another breed
Skip the Dutch Draft if you are not looking for a heavy draft horse from the Netherlands. Compare other horse breeds or browse horse breeds from the Netherlands instead.
Verdict
Choose the Dutch Draft if its Dutch origin, draft type, calm temperament and substantial build match what you want in a horse.
Look elsewhere if you need a different horse type or want a breed with a recorded lifespan figure.
What stands out
- Calm temperament is part of its breed description.
- Good stamina is recorded for this draft horse.
- Its Zeeland history gives the breed a clear Dutch origin.
- It descends from Belgian Ardennes and Brabant horses.
Worth knowing
- Its massive build may not suit someone seeking a lighter horse type.
- It is a heavy draft breed, which narrows its intended role.
- No lifespan figure is provided here.
Suits
- People seeking a Dutch heavy draft horse
- Readers interested in Zeeland-origin breeds
- Those comparing draft horse types
Think twice if
- You want a lighter horse type rather than a massively built draft horse.
- You need a breed profile with a recorded lifespan figure.
In short
The Dutch Draft is a substantial Dutch horse with clear Zeeland roots. Its history links local mares with the Belgian Ardennes and Brabant breeds, while its description emphasizes a calm nature and good stamina. The recorded measurements place it firmly in the heavy-draft category. It makes sense for readers seeking that type and origin. Readers wanting a lighter build, another purpose, or published lifespan information should compare other breeds before deciding.
Questions
What is the Dutch Draft?
The Dutch Draft, or Nederlands Trekpaard, is a heavy draft horse breed from the Netherlands.
Where did the Dutch Draft originate?
It was developed in Zeeland, a province of the Netherlands, in the early twentieth century.
How tall and heavy is the Dutch Draft?
Its recorded height is 1.675 meters, and its recorded weight is 875 kilograms.
What breeds helped create the Dutch Draft?
The breed came from local Zeeland mares crossed with the Belgian Ardennes and Brabant breeds.
What is the Dutch Draft like?
It is a cold-blood horse with a massive build, calm temperament and good stamina.
What is another name for the Dutch Draft?
It is also called the Nederlands Trekpaard, Zeeland Horse or Zeeuws Paard.
More horse breeds from Netherlands
Gelderland horse Netherlands Photo: Otto Erelman · Public domain 
Groningen horse Netherlands Photo: Otto Erelman · Public domain Other draft horse breeds
American Drum Horse United States Photo: Ultra7 · Public domain 
Ardennes horse Belgium Height 1.62 cmWeight 700 kg Photo: Vassil · Public domain 
Ban-ei Race Horse Japan Photo: 馬面長伊奈 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Belgian Draught Belgium Photo: Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Berrichon horse France Height 1.58 cm Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain Photo credits15 photographs on this page
- Dutch Draft — HenkvD · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Dutch harness horse — Montanabw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Dutch Miniature — agriflanders · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Dutch Warmblood — Remy Overkempe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Friesian horse — Drwho1972 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Gelderland horse — Otto Erelman · Public domain · file page
- Groningen horse — Otto Erelman · Public domain · file page
- American Cream Draft — Jean · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Drum Horse — Ultra7 · Public domain · file page
- Ardennes horse — Vassil · Public domain · file page
- Australian Draught Horse — Cgoodwin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Auxois — Cjp24 crop by Peli · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Ban-ei Race Horse — 馬面長伊奈 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Belgian Draught — Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Berrichon horse — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
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