Breed Characteristics:
 

	Height 14 - 16 hh, with a breed average of 15 hh
	Weight: 1000 - 1400 lb
	Sturdy build with strong legs, substantial bone, and excellent feet
	Shorter in stature than many common riding horses in use today, a Canadian Horse tends to look bigger, be stronger, and are able to carry a larger/taller rider than their height would suggest due to their substantial body and bone size
	Usually black but may also be bay, brown or chestnut. No gray
	Long, abundant, often wavy tail and mane
	Excellent dispositions and good work ethic
	Sociable, intelligent, sensible, trainable, and calm
	Most commonly used for driving, the Canadian Horse is truly versatile and may be found doing dressage, jumping, eventing, endurance, trail, ranch work or just being the family or kid's horse