How do you get a Trakehner, Oldenburg,Warmblood, Hanoverian, or a Holisteiner? HORSE PEOPLE!!!?
Jun.28, 2010 in
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What breeds of horses do you cross to come up with these breeds?
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June 28th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Look on the web,there are breed associations all over the country. Breeders have been known to search far and wide for contributers to the next gext generation.
June 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
It’s not a matter of just crossing a couple breeds and calling the final product a Trakehner/Hanoverian/Holsteiner/etc. These breeds were developed over many, many generations through careful selection processes to breed a quality sporthorse.
You will find that many of those breeds have more modern influence from horses of other breeds though, such as in the case of the Holsteiner; Cor de la Bryere was very influential in the Holstein breed but he was a Selle Francais. Thoroughbreds have been used a lot in the development of many warmblood breeds. Thoroughbred and Arabian horses are allowed in the Trakehner studbook, provided that they pass an inspection process. Other warmblood breeds have similar rules, allowing other breeds to bring in new blood and influence to the existing breed.
However, it still is not as simple as crossing Breed A with Breed B and coming up with a Hanoverian. I would suggest looking at the rules and guidelines to learn more about what breed influences are allowed and the requirements for those horses. You should also be able to find information on the history of each breed and how it was originally developed.
June 28th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Traekner
An European warmblood of East Prussian origin, the Trakhener traces it lineage to a world-famous farm Trakehnen in 1732. The horse started as a stocky, strong native animal which needed size and refinement. The really important and decisive development of the breed, therefore, occurred in the early 18th Century when top quality English Thoroughbred and Arabian blood began to be introduced in small quantities. The goal of the breeding programs then became directed toward breeding a better endurance horse which would prove himself not only highly efficient as a riding horse during wartimes, but also as a working horse on East Prussian farms during times of peace. The object, ultimately, was to add the size, nerve, spirit and endurance of the Thoroughbred to the bulk, stability and nobility of the native breed. The Traekner is world renowned for its temperament. It is an alert and intelligent animal, yet accepting and anxious to please. It’s springy floating trot is exceptional, as is its endurance. It has been a superb performance horse.
Oldenburg
The heaviest of the German warmblood, the Oldenburg often has many characteristics of the draft breeds: flat hooves, heavy head and neck. It lacks the endurance of some other warmbloods, but makes a good coach horse, especially when crossed on Thoroughbreds.
The breed, found in East Friesland as well as the northern German kingdom of Oldenburg , can be traced back to Herzog Anton Gunther von Oldenburg in the 16th Century, with bloodlines based on the Friesian mares and selected Spanish and Italian stallions. Originally developed as a good strong carriage horse, the breed now contains Spanish, Neopolitan and Barb blood, along with Thoroughbred and Hannoverian to improve its use as a sport horse. The early Oldenburg horses were well-known for consistency in conformation, great power, and their magnificent coal black color. They were also famed for their kind character and extreme willingness to work-under saddle, in front of a carriage or in the fields.
Hanoverian
Best known German warmblood, Hanoverians were developed by the British ” Hanoverian” Kings, especially by the first, George I. In the early 18th century, he bred German “war horse” mares from his native Hanover to the Thoroughbred stallions then in England. They are calm level-headed horses with natural balance, impulsion and elegant, elastic movements characterized by a floating trot, a round rhythmic canter, and a ground-covering walk. Originally an all-purpose breed, today’s Hanoverian is an exceptional dressage and show jumping horse.
Holsteiner (Holstein)
A heavier German breed than the Hanoverian, the Holstein has a history dating back to the 14th century when it was a weight-carrying war horse. Originally the horse was valued for his strength, steadiness and reliability, and by the military for his courage and agility. Today, the Holsteiner has been crossed with the English Thoroughbred so add elegance and jumping ability but it is still a heavily muscled saddle horse, used extensively as a carriage horse and as a heavy show jumper.
Warmblood is simply a term that distinguishes horses from Coldblood (draft horses) and Hotblood (ei. TB)
The Horses listed are recognized european breeds.
June 28th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
These are established breeds with registries, just like the Quarter Horse and Morgan. So that’s like asking, “How do you get a Shetland Pony or a Percheron?”
How do you get one? Buy one from someone who is selling, or get REALLY lucky at Christmas.