Showing posts with label Warmblood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Warmblood. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Danish Warmblood Horses

Danish Warmblood Horses are hugely successful at the highest level of equestrian competition, in dressage and show jumping in particular. Their temperament is almost always equable and willing, yet they posses spirit, courage, and individuality. Their action is particularly supple, elastic, and flowing. Danish Warmblood Horses stand about 16 hands high.


Posted by Joanna and Becca

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Swiss Warmblood Horses

The Swiss Warmblood is a quality horse with free, supple gaits and a proven talent for dressage and show jumping. It has a docile, kind temperament and is a willing, cooperative worker. The Swiss Warmblood is used as a general all round riding horse, with the best and most talented individuals competing on equal terms with the best competition horses in the world. In light harness, the breed is elegant and stylish. Swiss Warmblood horses stand about 16 hands high.


Posted by Joanna.


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Swedish Warmblood horses

Swedish Warmbloods are tractable and intelligent. They have excellent jumping ability flowing, elastic gaits, and plenty of speed and stamina for horse trials. Mainly bred for competition purposes, those not quite up to standard are used as general riding and leisure horses. Formerly a superior cavalry horse, the Swedish Warmblood  is today one of the most successful competition horses in the world. It is one of the few Warmbloods fast enough for eventing and is also an excellent competitive carriage driving horse. Swedish Warmblood horses stand about 17 to 16 hands high.



Posted by Joanna and Rebecca

Monday, February 13, 2012

Dutch Warmblood horses

The Dutch Warmblood's main use is as a show jumper, dressage, and general riding horse, Because of its amenable temperament, sound conformation, and superb action, it can also be used as a carriage driving horse, in competition or otherwise. Most Dutch Warmblood's have an excellent temperament, being normally quiet, willing, intelligent, and with enough spirit and energy to command attention and perform the work required of them. They are noted especially for their flowing gaits which make them a pleasure to ride and attractive to watch. They require the normal care given to hard working, athletic horses, and despite being top level competition animals, they are still quiet easy for the moderately experienced handler to ride and look after. Dutch Warmblood horses stand about 16 hands high.