Coldblood Trotter

The coldblood trotter is a Scandinavian harness-racing horse developed from northern European draft and farm-horse stock, especially the Swedish and Norwegian coldblood lines. Unlike a heavy draft horse bred mainly for pulling, it is selected for a fast, clean trot while retaining strength, substance, and winter hardiness. These horses are usually compact and muscular, with a broad chest, strong hindquarters, good feet, and a calmer outline than many light trotting breeds. Bay, brown, black, and chestnut are common, with some variation by registry and family.

In Sweden, Norway, and neighboring countries, coldblood trotters are trained and raced under formal trotting rules, but many also become driving, farm, forestry, or recreational riding horses after or outside a racing career. Conditioning must respect the weight and power of the type; tendon care, balanced shoeing, and sensible roadwork matter as much as speed training. They generally tolerate cold climates well and may hold weight easily, so feed should match work level rather than appetite. Breeding programs track performance, soundness, and pedigree because the racing population is relatively specialized.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White