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KWPN
Postbus 382
3700 AJ Zeist
Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)30 6934600
Fax: + 31 (0)30-6934661
Email:
info@kwpn.nl
The Dutch Warmblood Studbook in North America
North American Department, Royal Warmblood Studbook of the
Netherlands
P O Box 0
Sutherlin, OR 97479
Tel: (541) 459-3232
Fax: (541) 459-2967
Website: www.nawpn.org
Email: office@nawpn.org
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The Dutch Warmblood is a modern sport horse derived
from the selective breeding of German, French, and English horses
crossed with the native Dutch stock. Dutch Warmblood horses, are famous
for their character, soundness and athletic ability and are exported to
all corners of the globe.Many are international winners under the flags
of many different nations in international competitions and Olympic
Games. |
| Origin: Netherlands. |
| Colour: Chestnut, bay, black or gray with
white markings often on the face and legs. |
| Height: average 16.2hh. |
| Conformation: The head is well shaped, usually
with a straight profile, and the neck is arched and well muscled,
merging neatly into the withers, which are fairly prominent. The back is
straight and fairly long, with the croup short, broad and flat. The tail
is set high. The chest of this horse is deep and full and the shoulder
is well sloped. The legs are strong with a long forearm. Hind quarters
are powerful and highly muscled. |
| Character: appealing modern
horses, with great eagerness, reliability and intelligence. |
| Uses: Dressage, Show Jumping, Harness. |
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