#nordsvensk brukshäst

[dharmaart]

Study in pencil of a Nordsvensk brukshäst (North Swedish Horse).

[horses-in-art-history]

If the netherlands has friesians, America has mustangs, and Saudi Arabia has arabians, what breeds come from sweden?

There are a few to pick from so I'll just list them here and I've included some of my own photos of each breed so you can get a better idea of their characteristics. There are no "historical" pictures included, so this is a bit of a departure from what I normally do so I hope people don't mind.

Svensk Varmblod (SWB)

Sweden has the Swedish warmblood which has been very successful in showjumping, dressage, eventing, and even driving. As of 2018 it is the most common horse breed in Sweden followed by Icelandic horses and then warmblooded trotters (two non-native breeds). In 2018, of the top two highest ranking show jumping horse and rider duos, both horses were Swedish Warmbloods (Hanson WL and Albfuehren’s Bianca). The examples below are of two Swedish Warmbloods in more commonplace use as all round riding horses.

Nordsvensk Brukshäst and Kallblodstravare

The North Swedish Horse (Nordsvensk) is a native breed of heavy horse. It is still popular for riding, driving and farm work. Lighter lines within the breed are bred for harness racing and are registered in the stud-book of Svensk Kallblodstravare, that is to say Swedish Coldblood Trotter. This split happened in 1964, creating a heavier working-type and a lighter trotting horse. The Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish cold blood trotters are the only ones that exist in the world. One of the most famous Swedish Coldblood Trotters is probably Järvsöfaks. He holds the current world record for Coldbloods in wins, consecutive wins (42), and the coldblood trotter world record time, 1:17.9 per kilometer. The photos bellow are of the heavier type (Nordsvensk Brukshäst).

Svensk Ardenner

The Swedish Ardennes is it's own breed and the result of crossing the imported Ardennes horses to the Nordsvensk. The breed was developed in the late 19th century in response to demands within agriculture. They are a medium-sized draught horse breed that are still used in areas inaccessible to machinery to haul timber.

Gotlands Russ

The Gotlands Russ is an old breed of Swedish pony. Feral horses on Gotland have been documented since the 13th century, but in the mid 19th century settlers caused their numbers to decline and despite a breeding centre being founded in 1880 there was only 14 left in 1922. In the process of rehabilitating the breed two Welsh stallions were used. The stud-book has been closed to outside blood since 1971. They are good all round ponies that are often used for harness racing.

[meirimerens]

followed for the pathologic but your horse posting is really growing on me. my dad had a nordsvensk brukshäst when I was a little kid that I was terrified of but now I'm starting to see the beauty in them! your enthusiasm is contagious

NORDSVENSK BRUKSHÄÄÄÄST OH MY GOD THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR THEM CALLED THEIR REAL NAMES... I WAS ONLY FAMILIAR WITH THE BREED FROM A small book i had about horse breeds & horse care but the name was of course in french. because. french book.

and honestly giggling + twirling my hair..... i have many people tell me i'm like. easing up a bit their fear of horses with my horseposting and it makes me feel all giddy... i perfectly understand why people might be scared of horses, my own mother was even after she had taken a few horse-riding lessons but she still got me to have a little walk on a big yellow mare at age like 2.5yo because she thot i'd love it. and i did. oh honeigh i did. but i so understand why people might be scared of a set of beafts that are like. 500-1000kg. i hope i can ease some people's minds a little... always remember! the horse is always more scared of you than you are of it!

[pavelsamuta]

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[aucoeurdeschevaux]

■ Les races › L’Ardennais Suèdois

L’Ardennais Suédois est un cheval de race de Suèdes élevé selon la tradition des Ardennais depuis plus d’un siècle. Pour développer la race d’origine, le comte Wrangle a importé des Ardennais belges et français au environs de 1872. Ce cheval de ferme, est devenu aujourd’hui un cheval de débardage de bois dans les forêts suédoises inaccessibles en machine agricole.

[dancingdrafter]

I miss Maja. The likelyhood of me ever finding a horse like her again is never. I've never felt as safe on another horse, ever. She was pretty stubborn and insisting that we take shortcuts when out riding/driving, but she was also so kind and didn't bolt when she got scared, except for buses and big rigs. This was taken exactly four years ago. I had to lead her across a stream earlier, so that's why my jeans are wet. We popped by mom's to say hi and let my sister have a cuddle before continuing toward the stable.

[dharmaart]

Nordsvensk brukshäst

Water-soluble wax pastels and gouache on paper.

[dancingdrafter]

These are from july 2012. Did a shoot for fun with a friend of mine, by an old mill outside the village. Good times.

[dancingdrafter]

Grass? Meh... Maja wants coffee and sandwiches, too. ;)

[dancingdrafter]

Pictures from the ride today.

[dancingdrafter]

Waiting to be washed after the drive.