Broutingale (Br-ow-ting-ale)

The massive and stout Broutingale workhorse is the largest known horse to modern civilizations, standing at nearly 7 feet tall (2.13 m), its been bred to haul carriages and large pieces of farming equipment with ease. Their stock is noted for both its large size, wide back, and heavy hoof, as well as a thick neck. Most Broutingale horses are a black-gray to gray, with some presenting black speckles and/or black socks.
The Broutingale were bred in the human kingdom of Prario in the northeastern region of Eudrose, nearly four hundred years ago around the end of the Tribes era. Much sturdier and robust than most horse breeds, the Broutingale has become popular in midwest Eudrose thanks to its juxtoposition to the more common western plains breed endemic to that region. While the breed is much sought after in rural towns, more cosmopolitan nations having taken less interest in the breed, and most nobles of the human nations prefer the more elegant Merinia breed.
Although bred for rural farm work and hauling loads, some kingdoms have attempted to use the Broutingale as a warhorse to some success. Their largest hurdle is one of their presumed strengths, their large size and dietary needs requiring expanded logistics and space in military caravans and encampments.

Basic Information

Dietary Needs and Habits

The Broutingale as a species is much sturdier and larger than other horse stocks, however the Broutingale has a much higher daily colorie requirement due to this. Compared to their closest relation, the Eudrose Mountain Horse, the Broutingale needs 1/3 more of the daily intake of calories, or at least 40 pounds (18 kilos) of hay or straw. Compare this to the wild Eudrose plain horse or Marinia Strider, who need twice as less calories.
In contrast, Broutingales fair far better in inclement weather, and their shelter needs are far easier met than most, lending to a rural lifestyle. Although most Broutingale are well taken care of by their owners, often even pampered some might say, a Broutingale can fair just as fine with minimal maintenance and care, save for hoof trimmings.

Origin/Ancestry

The Broutingale horse is most closely related to the Eudrose Mountain horse, which is also the most common horse in the Eudrose subcontinent.