Dutch Warmblood Horse

Description: Animal Species: Horses

Newest Review: ... Two of Holland's indigenous breeds, the Gelderlander and the heavy Groningen, infused a strong front end and strong hindquarters. These slow, heavy 'cold-blooded' horses were combined with the light and athletic 'hot-blooded' Thoroughbred, resulting in this strong powerful warmblood with speed and stamina. The breeding of Dutch Warmblood is strictly regulated by the Koninklijk Warmbloed ... more

... Paardenstamboek Nederland (Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands) to ensure only horses of excellent conformation, character, and temperament are used in breeding. All breeding horses are evaluated for these qualities and stallions must under...more

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Dutch Warmblood Horse: The Delightful Dutch (925 words)
by - written on 17/08/09 (Very useful, 83 readings)
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When I first moved to my yard (1998) where I keep my horses now the only horse I can remember was a large 16.2hh bright bay Dutch Warmblood named Lucas. The imposing and intimidating animal was beautiful, a real credit to the breed and to his blood lines. He was bolshie, rude and arrogant and he knew it! The fact that his character was so bold made you love this horse instantly! Unfortunately Lucas passed away a few years later due to old age but ever since that horse I have been in love with this breed. *~*~* History *~*~* The Dutch Warmblood was developed in the early 20th Century, as a result of the shift of horses being used for primarily ... Read the complete review

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