About Jutland Horses

Jutland horses originate from Denmark. They have been rumored to have given the English Suffolk Punch horses their own history, but many feel it may be the other way around. The Suffolk breed is considered the latter of the two, but also a more refined version. One stallion in particular named Oppenheim LXII was one of the Suffolk Punch variations that went on to be imported to Denmark. Just six generations later down the line, the horse Aldrup Menkedal was given the label as being the founder of the breed. Virtually all Jutland horses can be linked to the Hovding and the Prins of Jylland and their two sons. In 1928, Jutland horses were traded to buy the Copenhagen area brewery called Carlsberg. During those times, the brewery had a stock of around two hundred Jutland horses. However, as much as the breed was beloved in their time, currently they are few and far between. The mere twenty or so that are left behind have been used for horse shows, in fairs and in demonstrations around Europe.