(Noriker)

When the Romans came to Austria in the beginning of the first millennium they found with the local Celtic population heavily built working horses, which got their name from "Noricum" the ancient Roman province (today Styria and Carinthia in Austria). Nowadays you can still find Noric-horse-breeds that are quite heavily built in Middle Europe and they fit perfectly into the category "cold bloods". Norics from Austria are genuine "cold bloods".

The mechanization of agriculture called for a heavier type of horse with a use not solely restricted to riding and driving. The horse should also be able to serve as a farm horse, by pulling all kinds of rolling machinery and equipment. Nowadays the Noric is used for driving, harness, riding and showing.

In the Dachstein Tauern Region we are very famous for the "Blauschimmel" or "Mohrenkopf" type. Strict criteria are used during breeding to preserve the Noric horse. Apart from the Equestrian Center we have a national stallion farm "Tritscherhof" in Ramsau am Dachstein/Austria with two "Blauschimmel - Mohrenkopf" Noric stallions and two Haflinger stallions. The quality of our breeding area shows in the high number of very good mares. The Dachstein Tauern Region is famous for high quality breeding.

We can help you find your own Noric horse or we can give you more information. If you are interested in Norics, do not hesitate to contact us.