The majority of Posavina horses are in Croatia, but the breed is also present in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia,[2] where it is reared principally for meat.

[3] The registered population of Posavina horses in Croatia was estimated at 5131 individuals in 2013., so the breed is considered endangered (FAO classification No.

[5] The Posavina horse ranges from 140 to 150 centimetres (13.3 to 14.3 hands) in height and weighs 500–600 kilograms (1,100–1,300 lb).

The Posavina horse may be bay or seal brown, less often black or chestnut; other colours are much more rare.

The breed is known for its easy-going temperament; it is mild and patient, obedient and willing to work hard.