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Dutch Warmblood Society of GB
Bodare Cottage
Daymer Lane
Trebetherick, Nr Wadebridge
Cornwall PL27 6SA
Tel: 01208 862964
Dutch Warmblood Association of America
Corresponding Secretary
295 Anderson School Lane
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Email: info@akhaltekes.org
Website: akhaltekes.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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