Horse breed
Alpine draft legend

Noriker, Austria's Alpine Draft Heritage

Closed studbook since 1903
Origin
Austria
Height
155–165 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Roan, leopard complex
Temperament
Courageous, resilient, enduring
Uses
Alpine draft, transport, agriculture, riding, driving
Studbook
Established 1688, closed 1903
Population
~10,000
Risk status
Not at risk

What is Noriker?

The Noriker is a courageous, resilient draft horse standing 155 to 165 cm and appearing in bay, black, chestnut, roan, and leopard complex patterns. It serves as an alpine draft and transport animal, with further use in agriculture, riding, and driving. Originating in Austria, it was bred to move goods across the Alps and later adapted to farm work. Its studbook, established in 1688, has been closed since 1903 to preserve strict purebred status.

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Profile: Noriker

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Origin
Austria
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut
Studbook since
1688
Population
~10,000
Height
155–165 cm
Best for
Alpine draft, transport, agriculture, riding, driving
Risk status
Not at risk

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