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

All horses are beautiful in my opinion. But there are some that are unique and catch your eye and hold your grasp. The Black Forest Horse of Germany is certainly one of these horse breeds that you cannot resist admiring. It's characterized by a dense golden mane that pops against the rich chestnut color of their coat. Be prepared to fall in love with this light draft breed that's evolved over centuries in the Black Forest of southwest Germany.

How many Black Forest horses are left? The breed was carefully refined and preserved, and a studbook was established in 1896. By 1981, the Black Forest Horse's numbers were declining, since evolving machinery and transportation models decreased the demand for these horses. Today, about 700 Black Forest Horse mares are registered.