Finnhorse (Finnish horse)

1. Origin and history of the breed The Finnhorse (Finnish: Suomenhevonen, literally "Finnish horse") is the national breed of Finland and the only breed developed entirely in the country. The official studbook was established in 1907, when purebred breeding was discontinued. The breed originated from the original medium-sized native horses, which were continuously crossed with other European horses to achieve versatility in both working and riding roles.