The Noriker is a moderately heavy Austrian draught horse breed, also called the Norico-Pinzgauer and historically known as the Pinzgauer horse. It is considered indigenous to central Europe’s Alpine region and is believed to have originated near Austria’s Grossglockner, its highest mountain. The region was once the Roman province of Noricum. At the end of the 19th century, the original name Pinzgauer horse changed to Noriker horse, partly reflecting the Romanophile attitude of that period. The Noriker’s names and origins connect it to the Alpine region and its historical association with Noricum. It is a draft horse breed from Austria.
Who it is for
The Noriker may interest readers seeking information about Austrian draught horses and breeds associated with the central Alpine region.
What is good
- Austrian draught horse breed
- Considered indigenous to the central Alpine region
What to know first
- The name changed from Pinzgauer horse in the late 19th century
Verdict
The Noriker is an Austrian draught breed with several historical names. Its origins are associated with the central Alpine region around Grossglockner.
