The Celts actually didn't originate from Spain, France, or the British Isles. They really came from the Alps region, therefore northern Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. The first writings about the Celts were by the Greeks and Romans, stating that they were fair skin, had yellow hair, and blue eyes. Both the Greeks (5th & 4th century B.C.) and the Romans (390 B.C.) were attacked by the Celts.
The Noriker originates in Austria, but their ancestors were bred by the Greeks in Thessaly, northern Greece. They were used as heavy war horses; which later were used by the Romans, who then introduced them to the Austrian region. It was here where the Noriker continued to breed and thrive. They are the only European draft breed that lives in an untouched environment from the outside world. Today, they are the ideal work horse for the Austrian Forest, because they are surefooted and sturdy. They are still very popular in Austria today.
The height ranges from 15.1hh-16.3hh. The colors are Bay, Black, and Chestnut. They can be solid color, a Pinto pattern (Tobiano or Framed Overo), True Roan, or a Leopard Complex pattern.
Breyerfest 2020 Special Run Oak perfectly resembles the Noriker since the new Georg mold has very little feather on his fetlocks, lining up with the Noriker breed standards.
The height ranges from 15.1hh-16.3hh. The colors are Bay, Black, and Chestnut. They can be solid color, a Pinto pattern (Tobiano or Framed Overo), True Roan, or a Leopard Complex pattern.
Breyerfest 2020 Special Run Oak perfectly resembles the Noriker since the new Georg mold has very little feather on his fetlocks, lining up with the Noriker breed standards.
Resources:
"International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds" by Bonnie Hendricks
"The Timetables of History: The New Third Revised Edition" by Bernard Grum
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