In the early 1970s, the demand for horse meat began to decline, and it was not until the 1990s that the breed experienced a slight revival through an increased interest in recreational riding and driving.
In the early 1970s, the demand for horse meat began to decline, and the Trait du Nord, like many European draft breeds, was in danger of extinction. It was not until the 1990s that the breed experienced a slight revival through an increased interest in recreational riding and driving.