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Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
The Latvian Riding Horse
*NO LONGER ACTIVE*
Last edited by UnpredictableDragon on Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
This all sounds so cool, Em! I would love to be your partner, but I do need to get some horses for this specific project first. The breed looks so pretty! Hope you consider me!UnpredictableDragon wrote:Welcome to the Land of the Latvian Riders!
My name is Dragon, but you can call me Em. I doubt I'm very popular, but you may know me for my Morgan horses, or seen me in the chat. I've decided to take on the Latvian Riding Horse. I am very open to breeding partners, so please let me know if you may be interested. If you are an independent breeder, please comment below. I'd like to gather a list of any breeders.
History
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The Latvian breed has only been established since 1952, but is believed to have descended from ancient roots. It is likely that the Latvian was closely related to the Dole Gudbrandsdal, the North Swedish Horse and other heavy European draft breeds, originally dating back to the prehistoric horses of Northern Europe. Since the 17th century, the breed has had German riding horse, Thoroughbred and Arabian blood introduced.
The core of the current breed came from infusions of Oldenburg, Hanoverian and Holstein blood in the early 20th century. From 1921 to 1940, 65 Oldenburg stallions and 42 Oldenburg mares were imported from the Netherlands and Germany as foundation stock. There were then crosses made using Hanoverian, Norfolk Roadster, Oldenburg part-bred, East Friesian and Ardennes horses. The Okte stud in the Talsa region played a critical role in breed formation, and today the main breeding herds are at the Burnieke state farm, the Uzvere and Tervete collective farms, and the Institute of Animal Breeding's Sigulda experimental farm. (Credit)
Characteristics
Colors: Typically, the Latvian horses are bay, black or chestnut, gray or brown.
Height: Between 15.1 and 16 hands high.
Conformation: The Latvians tend to have a large head with a straight profile, a neck that is long and muscular and set into prominent withers. The shoulders are long and sloping and the chest high and deep. The back is straight, with a long, slightly sloping croup, and the legs are solid and well-muscled with strong joints, although rather short. Conformational problems that may be seen are cow hocks and a predisposition to ringbone. In general they have a good musculature and good stamina and endurance. (Credit)
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Breed Requirements
Height:Mature Range 15.1hh to 16.1hh
Build:Medium Light to Medium
Build is NOT a Requirement, just a Suggestion
Body Size:35% to 60%
Type:65% Horse Type to 60% Pony Type
Breed Creation
Norfolk Trotter x Anglo-Arabian
Resources
Breed Wiki
Latvian Horse Breeders Association (You will need to have your browser translate this page)
Horsehints
Current Breeders
UnpredictableDragon (Soon to Be)
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
Thank you for your interest! I'd love to partner up!NewGrowth Stables wrote:
This all sounds so cool, Em! I would love to be your partner, but I do need to get some horses for this specific project first. The breed looks so pretty! Hope you consider me!
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
Sounds good! I am a bit busy irl right now, so can this convo wait a bit?UnpredictableDragon wrote:Thank you for your interest! I'd love to partner up!NewGrowth Stables wrote:
This all sounds so cool, Em! I would love to be your partner, but I do need to get some horses for this specific project first. The breed looks so pretty! Hope you consider me!
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
Of course! No rush.NewGrowth Stables wrote:Sounds good! I am a bit busy irl right now, so can this convo wait a bit?UnpredictableDragon wrote: Thank you for your interest! I'd love to partner up!
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
Hi! I saw u r online now. Want to go to the chat room?UnpredictableDragon wrote:Of course! No rush.NewGrowth Stables wrote:
Sounds good! I am a bit busy irl right now, so can this convo wait a bit?
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
If you are able...NewGrowth Stables wrote:Hi! I saw u r online now. Want to go to the chat room?UnpredictableDragon wrote: Of course! No rush.
I am fine if you can't!
Re: The Latvian Riding Horse
I actually have to get off now, so sorry!NewGrowth Stables wrote:If you are able...NewGrowth Stables wrote:
Hi! I saw u r online now. Want to go to the chat room?