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Italian Heavy Draft

Italy
Animal
Horse
Type
Draft horse
Origin
Italy
Height
1.54 cm
Weight
700 kg

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

About the Italian Heavy Draft

The Italian Heavy Draft, also called the Rapid Heavy Draft, is a draft horse breed from Italy. Its full Italian name is Cavallo Agricolo Italiano da Tiro Pesante Rapido, and TPR is a commonly used abbreviation. The breed’s listed height is 1.54 and its listed weight is 700. The name points to its Italian origin and draft-horse type, while the alternate name and abbreviation offer other ways the breed may be identified. The listed species is horse, and its type is draft horse. These details distinguish it as an Italian breed of draft horse and provide the height and weight figures recorded for the entry.

What stands out

  • Origin is listed as Italy.
  • Also known as the Rapid Heavy Draft.
  • TPR is used as an abbreviation.

Worth knowing

  • The height is listed without a unit.
  • The weight is listed without a unit.

Who it suits

This entry may help people considering a draft horse breed from Italy. Its listed height is 1.54 and weight is 700.

In short

The Italian Heavy Draft is identified as a draft horse breed from Italy, also known as the Rapid Heavy Draft. Check the listed height and weight as you consider whether it suits your needs.

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