HORSES OF THE WORLD

 

DANISH WARMBLOOD

 

Origin:
Europe - Denmark

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History:
In an effort to produce a modern sports horse a specific breeding program was introduced in Denmark in 1962. Various local bred mares were crossed with carefully selected stallions of mainly Swedish, Trakehner, Hanoverian, Holsteiner and Polish blood. Only horses of the best quality were accepted into the stud book. The program proved to be a great success producing a handsome, outstanding dressage horse with good temperament.

Characteristics:
handsome, well proportioned
Head: quality head; large, kind eyes; alert ears
Neck: long, well set
Shoulders: well sloped, prominent withers
Body: strong, muscular back; long croup; muscular loins; strong hindquarters
Legs: good, sound, strong limbs; long forearms; well defined joints; good bone
Feet: good, sound
Color: any
Height: 15.3. to 16.3hh
Temperament: good
Qualities: excellent paces, courage

Today:
Danish Warmbloods excel at competitive sports like dressage and show jumping at International level.