Kladruber

The Kladruber is an old Czech carriage horse developed at the Kladruby nad Labem stud, where it became closely associated with ceremonial and court driving. It is a large baroque breed, usually gray or black, with a powerful frame, high-set neck, strong joints, and the convex head profile that gives many Kladrubers their unmistakable look. The breed was built for presence, stamina, and steady work in harness.

Kladrubers are still used for driving, classical riding, ceremonies, and breed demonstrations, so training often emphasizes patience, straightness, and confidence around equipment and crowds. Their size calls for thoughtful feeding, joint-conscious conditioning, and skilled farriery. Preservation programs and studbooks are especially important because the breed's historic type depends on both color lines and functional carriage ability.

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