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| Country of origin | The Netherlands |
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| Distinguishing features | Calm, substantial farm and carriage horse with a plain head, powerful, high-set neck, and level topline. |
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The Groninger or Groningen is a Dutch horse breed developed for light draft and agricultural work. It is closely related to heavy warmblood breeds like the East Friesian and Alt-Oldenburger. The breed was nearly lost in the mid-20th century because a significant number of mares were used for crossbreeding to create the Dutch Warmblood, leaving few purebreds.