The Trakehner was
developed in the 18th century in
what was East Prussia (Poland) from
the Schwieken horse. Following the
end of World War II, less than a
thousand of these horse trekked west
with refugees escaping the Russian
invasion. These horses
re-established the breed in Germany.
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Origin:
Poland/Germany.
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Colour:
Any solid colour.
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Height:
between 16 and
16.2hh.
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Conformation:
attractive head with
long neck, high withers, deep chest
and rounded hindquarters, good feet.
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Character:
spirited but
tractable.
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Uses:
riding, competition.
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