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Toric
Taking its name from the Toric Stud in Esthonia where it originated, this
horse is primarily a draught horse of great endurance bred for agricultural
work. Originally native mares, known as Kleppers, were crossed with
half-bred stallions. In 1894 Hatman, a Norfolk Roadster, was imported into
Esthonia and he was the founder stallion of five important lines, later two
Breton stallions were used and Orlov Trotter blood was also introduced. The
result is a light draught horse, strong and muscular with active, fast
movement and an amiable temperament. It is predominantly chestnut, bay or
brown and stands at between 15 to 15.2 h.h.
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