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{{Short description|Breed of horse}} |
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| alt_name = {{ubl|Croatian Posavac|Croatian Posavina|{{lang-hr|{{noitalic|Hrvatski posavac}}|{{noitalic|Posavski konj}}}}}} |
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| country = Croatia |
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| use = {{ubl|draught|tourist attraction|meat}} |
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The '''Posavac''' |
The '''Posavac''' or '''Posavina''', also known as the '''Croatian Posavac''' and the '''Croatian Posavina''' ({{lang-hr|Hrvatski posavac}}, {{lang-sl|Posavski konj}} or {{Lang|sl|Posavec}}), is a [[list of horse breeds|breed]] of medium-sized [[draught horse]] with a high capacity for weight pulling. Throughout its history, the breed has been popular for pulling [[wagon]]s. It is also used for [[forestry]], [[agricultural]] and other work. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The breed was developed in [[Posavina]], a region alongside the [[Sava]] river in [[Croatia]]. It was based on a local [[Slavonia]]n-[[Posavina|Posavian]] horse breed called ''bušak'' (bushak), whose mares were crossbred to quality stallions of other breeds including [[Arabian horse|Arabian]], [[Nonius horse|Nonius]], [[Noriker horse|Noriker]] and [[Percheron]]. |
The breed was developed in [[Posavina]], a region alongside the [[Sava]] river in [[Croatia]]. It was based on a local [[Slavonia]]n-[[Posavina|Posavian]] horse breed called ''bušak'' (bushak), whose mares were crossbred to quality stallions of other breeds including [[Arabian horse|Arabian]], [[Nonius horse|Nonius]], [[Noriker horse|Noriker]] and [[Percheron]]. |
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The majority of Posavina horses are in Croatia, but the breed is also present in [[Bosnia |
The majority of Posavina horses are in Croatia, but the breed is also present in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] and [[Slovenia]],{{r|ivank}} where it is reared principally for meat.{{r|dad2}} |
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The registered population of Posavina horses in Croatia was estimated at 5131 individuals in 2013., so the breed is considered [[Endangered species|endangered]] (FAO classification No. II). The total population in Croatia was reported to [[DAD-IS]] as |
The registered population of Posavina horses in Croatia was estimated at 5131 individuals in 2013., so the breed is considered [[Endangered species|endangered]] (FAO classification No. II). The total population in Croatia was reported to [[DAD-IS]] as 5800–6000in2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Croatian Posavina horse / Croatia (Horse)|url=https://fao-dadis-breed-detail.web.app/?country=HRV&specie=Horse&breed=Croatian%20Posavina%20horse&lang=en|access-date=2021-10-28|website=fao-dadis-breed-detail.web.app}}</ref> In Slovenia the number was reported as 1910in2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Posavski konj / Slovenia (Horse)|url=https://fao-dadis-breed-detail.web.app/?country=SVN&specie=Horse&breed=posavski%20konj&lang=en|access-date=2021-10-28|website=fao-dadis-breed-detail.web.app}}</ref> |
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== Characteristics == |
== Characteristics == |
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The head of a Posavina is relatively small, the neck short and muscular, the shoulder deep and broad, the chest wide and deep, and the legs are short and strong, with broad [[hooves]]. The breed is known for its easy-going [[temperament]]; it is mild and patient, obedient and willing to work hard. |
The head of a Posavina is relatively small, the neck short and muscular, the shoulder deep and broad, the chest wide and deep, and the legs are short and strong, with broad [[hooves]]. The breed is known for its easy-going [[temperament]]; it is mild and patient, obedient and willing to work hard. |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Hrvatski posavac.JPG|A grey Posavac |
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File:Značajni krajobraz Odransko polje - hrvatski posavac.jpg|Horses grazing |
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File:Značajni krajobraz Odransko polje - ždrijebe hrvatskog posavca.jpg|A foal of the Posavac |
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</gallery> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of horse breeds in DAD-IS]] |
* [[List of horse breeds in DAD-IS]] |
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* [[List of mammals of Croatia]] |
* [[List of mammals of Croatia]] |
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* [[Horses in Slovenia]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Commons cat|Posavac horse}} |
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*[http://bib.irb.hr/datoteka/153417.Eksterijerne_odlike_hrvatskih_hladnokrvnih_autohtonih_pasmina_konja.doc/ Features of Croatian autochthonous cold-blooded horse breeds] |
*[http://bib.irb.hr/datoteka/153417.Eksterijerne_odlike_hrvatskih_hladnokrvnih_autohtonih_pasmina_konja.doc/ Features of Croatian autochthonous cold-blooded horse breeds] |
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* [http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?id_clanak_jezik=4052&show=clanak Exterior features of the Posavina horse from the area of the Odra and Lonja field] |
* [http://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?id_clanak_jezik=4052&show=clanak Exterior features of the Posavina horse from the area of the Odra and Lonja field] |
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* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/t0665e/t0665e10.htm Endangered horse breeds (FAO)] |
* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/t0665e/t0665e10.htm Endangered horse breeds (FAO)] |
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* [http://www.hpa.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Izvorne_pasmine-konji_25082014.pdf Totally 5131 Posavac horses were registered in Croatia in 2013. (''in Croatian'')] |
* [http://www.hpa.hr/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Izvorne_pasmine-konji_25082014.pdf Totally 5131 Posavac horses were registered in Croatia in 2013. (''in Croatian'')] |
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{{Geographical regions of Croatia}} |
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The PosavacorPosavina, also known as the Croatian Posavac and the Croatian Posavina (Croatian: Hrvatski posavac, Slovene: Posavski konjorPosavec), is a breed of medium-sized draught horse with a high capacity for weight pulling. Throughout its history, the breed has been popular for pulling wagons. It is also used for forestry, agricultural and other work.
The breed was developed in Posavina, a region alongside the Sava river in Croatia. It was based on a local Slavonian-Posavian horse breed called bušak (bushak), whose mares were crossbred to quality stallions of other breeds including Arabian, Nonius, Noriker and Percheron.
The majority of Posavina horses are in Croatia, but the breed is also present in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia,[2] where it is reared principally for meat.[3]
The registered population of Posavina horses in Croatia was estimated at 5131 individuals in 2013., so the breed is considered endangered (FAO classification No. II). The total population in Croatia was reported to DAD-IS as 5800–6000 in 2020.[4] In Slovenia the number was reported as 1910 in 2020.[5]
The Posavina horse ranges from 140 to 150 centimetres (13.3 to 14.3 hands) in height and weighs 500–600 kilograms (1,100–1,300 lb).[1] It is smaller than two other Croatian cold-blooded horse breeds, the Međimurje horse (155–165 cm) and Croatian Coldblood (150–160 cm). The Posavina horse may be bayorseal brown, less often blackorchestnut; other colours are much more rare.
The head of a Posavina is relatively small, the neck short and muscular, the shoulder deep and broad, the chest wide and deep, and the legs are short and strong, with broad hooves. The breed is known for its easy-going temperament; it is mild and patient, obedient and willing to work hard.
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