The Dutch Warmblood is a breed of horse developed for competition that has gained wide recognition in dressage. Developed through a breeding program that began in the 1960s, it is one of the most successful horse breeds developed in postwar Europe.
History
In the 1950s, the Dutch Warmblood came about by crossing the Gelderlanders with the Groningen, and then refining the horse with Thoroughbred. The Gelderlanders gave the new breed its excellent forequarters.
Breed Characteristics
The Dutch Warmblood averages 16.2 hands but can reach up to 18 hands at the withers. An eager, reliable, and intelligent breed, these horses were bred to be first class dressage and show jumping horses, but do well in pleasure and almost any kind of riding. Its coat can be chestnut, bay, black, or grey with white markings. Dutch Warmbloods are known for their enormous scope for jumping. Many Dutch Warmbloods are seen at Class A hunter shows all across the United States. Many champion hunters in the United States are Dutch Warmbloods. Stallions have to pass rigorous tests to be bred. They are judged on tempermant, athletic ability, apitudes, and intelligence as well as conformation and movement.
Famous Horses
- Rox Dene - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rox_Dene
- Olympic Ferro
- Gestion Lingh
- Painted Black
- Idocus - http://www.dutchwarmbloodhorses.com/idocus.htm
- Kennedy
- Contango
- Marnix
- Pop Art
- Milton - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_(horse)
- Amor (horse)|Amor
- Lucky Boy
- Nimmerdor - http://www.stallions-online.net/Nimmerdor.shtml
- Voltaire - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltaire_(horse)
- Royal Kaliber - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Kaliber
- Ramiro Z
- Indoctro
- Black Ice
References
- Dutch Warmblood - http://www.imh.org/
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