Meet The Stunning And Endangered 'Black Forest' Horses Of Germany

The Black Forest Horses have been documented since the 15th century, according to the archives of the Abbey of Saint Peter in the Black Forest. Although these cold-blooded horses are not as powerful as your large draft horse breeds, they are robust, strong, and capable. The Black Forest Horse weighs between 1,250 and 1,400 pounds on average. Mares range in height from 14.3 to 15.5 hands, while stallions can reach up to 16 hands.