WHAT IS THE BRABANT?
AMERICAN BRABANT
The American Brabant is a breed of working horse ideally suited for field and forest work as well as pleasure driving. The American Brabant has been in development since the late 1970s. American Brabants are a medium-sized calm, willing work horse that stands 15.2 to 17 hands high and weighs about 1,800 pounds, with good but not excessive bone. Their steady disposition coupled with moderate size also makes them suitable for riding as well as harness work. The American Brabant is a work in progress. American Brabants are a cross between the modern European Belgian Brabant and several other draft breeds, including old-type Percherons, American Belgians—particularly smaller pulling horses—and Suffolk Punches. American Brabants have the mind, build and stamina to work daily along with you. They are ideal for the family farm or ranch. The American Brabant Association has a website and Facebook page. You don’t need to own an American Brabant to join the fun!
www.theamericanbrabantassociation.net Facebook.com/Brabanthorse
EUROPEAN BRABANT
“The European (Belgian) Brabant is an ancient breed that has seen the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, carried medieval knights into battle, plowed farmer’s fields throughout Europe, narrowly survived two World Wars and went on to found countless breeds around the world, including the American Belgian and American Brabant,” explains Stacy Pearsall, President of the European Brabant Registry of America (EBRA). “The EBRA’s main mission is to preserve this rare, heritage breed so generations to come may continue to enjoy their incredibly loving dispositions and awe-inspiringly powerful presence.” Though there are only an estimated 10,000 purebred European Brabants in Belgium and less than 75 in the U.S. and Canada today, you can find them in a variety of equine activities from competitive riding and driving classes to vaulting and jousting events. Because of their calm, sweet temperaments, many work as school and therapy horses. They’re also very strong and help in numerous green, sustainable logging and farming operations. No matter their handler’s discipline of choice, they love their humans and aim to please. They have a ton of heart and ceaseless love. Join the European Brabant Registry of America and help safeguard this precious breed. All are welcome!
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