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.

Are Black Forest horses rare? Worldwide the Black Forest Horse is rare, and the majority still live in the region of their origin, Baden-Württemberg, in southwestern Germany. It's estimated that there are 1,200 purebred Black Forest horses globally, and Baden-Württemberg boasts a population of seven hundred of the breed.