Horse-BreedsThe Dutch Warmblood
Meet Oscar Age: 1996 The Dutch Warmblood is a relatively young breed. Despite this fact it has quickly proven itself. This breed has achieved success in international competitions of dressage, jumping and driving. The breed began with the selection of top Gelderland and Gronningen mares who were bred to Thoroughbred stallions. Many of these thoroughbreds came from the best racing lines. The Dutch also used Trakehner stallions and Holstein mares early on to produce this very talented sport horse. Description: Attractive head; pronounced withers with sloping shoulders; strong hindquarters; plenty of bone. Height: Approximately 16-17 hands Color: Mostly brown, black and bay Famous Stallions : Milton the world most successful show jumper. Temperament Bold and generally good temperament.
For more informatin on this breed go to: The North American Department of the Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands (KWPN) http://www.nawpn.org/ Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands http://www.kwpn.nl/ Return Home from Dutch Warmbloods Return to Horse-Breeds
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