The
Andravida is a light riding
draft breed found in the region of
Ilia in
Greece. It was developed in the early 20th century from Anglo-Norman stock being crossed with local breeds. Nonius
stallions were then used after 1920. This nearly extinct breed's
herdbook was established in 1995. It is also known as Eleia, Ilia, or Greek.
The most important part of the Andravida's appearance is that it is a large, strong horse. Its height ranges from fourteen to sixteen
hands, with most of the horses at the upper end of the scale. It has a deep, muscular breast and powerful legs that make it a useful draft horse. The head is regular with no remarkable characteristics. The coloration is generally shades of dark
bay (often called {"Brown") with
chestnut or lighter blonde coloring being slightly less common. Many of the show horses of the breed have white
markings on the head or sides, and these are considered perfectly acceptable.
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