Lithuanian Heavy Draft

When breeders crossed the Swedish Ardennes with the Zhumudka horses, the Lithuanian Heavy Draft horse was the result.

The Lithuanian Heavy Draft horse has a solid build, great body proportions and large size.  They have a long, often dipped back, and solid limbs.  Most are chestnut and bay colored and have weight of about 850 kg.  Lithuanian Heavy Draft horses have high fertility and good longevity.

The breed is known for adaptability to harsh conditions and is used to improve the meat and milk yields in Altai horses.  A new breed will be developed from crossbreeding Lithuanian Heavy Draft horses with Altai horses.