KWPN
Postbus 382
3700 AJ Zeist
Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)30 6934600
Fax: + 31 (0)30-6934661
Website:www.kwpn.nl
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.
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Origin:
Netherlands.
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Colour:
Chestnut, bay, black
or gray with white
markings often on
the face and legs.
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Height:
average 16.2hh.
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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.
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Character:
appealing modern
horses, with great
eagerness,
reliability and
intelligence.
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Uses:
Dressage, Show
Jumping, Harness. |
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