Czech Warmblood In the 19th century the breed was influenced by Spanish and Italian horses, and later by breeds such as the Furioso, Gidran, Nonius and Przedswit (horse) breeds. German Warmblood horses also played a part. The most famous and successful line is the Bystrý. The founder was Stallion 469, foaled in 1919. The line is characterized by a robustness, shorter and a less solid run, steeper and a shorter fetlock. They are mainly bay horses. The stud farm in Kladruby plays a major role in the breeding of the Czech Warmblood. In the pedigree book, many other breeds are mentioned, for
Wetheriggs Zoo and Animal Sanctuary the only steam-powered pottery remaining in the United Kingdom. It was restored in 1994, with the steam equipment restored in 1995 by Fred Dibnah. The original beehive kiln is still standing, and is now a showcase for pottery that has been produced at the site over the years. The Animal Rescue Centre was opened on the historic Wetheriggs Pottery site in 2006. In 2008, because of its work in the attempted re-creation of the Cumberland Pig, its work with rare poultry breeds, and work with native newts, it became the Wetheriggs Animal Rescue and Conservation Centre. It was re-branded to