| Warmbloods are amazing animals. They are some | | | | driving, and Sport Horse, which is used for all |
| of the most beautiful horses in the world, with a | | | | types of riding and driving. These horses are |
| versatility that is unbelievable. Warmbloods, unlike | | | | amazing. Very versatile with a very calm |
| what many people think, are a true breed. All of | | | | temperament for such an enormous horse. |
| the studbooks are closed. What this means is only | | | | Swedish Warmblood |
| a horse of that breed can be registered in that | | | | The Swedish Warmbloods originate from Sweden, |
| studbook. The only exception is individuals of | | | | obviously. They will grow to be 16 to 17 hands. |
| other breeding that are deemed to be able to | | | | The are used for show jumping, dressage and |
| improve the bloodline of the current breed. This is | | | | reining. There coloring is all solid, predominantly |
| shown through performance records and the | | | | Chestnut. The Swedish Warmbloods are one of |
| success of offspring in competition. There are | | | | the youngest warmblood breeds , so true "type" |
| various types of Warmbloods: | | | | is not quite defined. Mainly having solid |
| The Hanoverian | | | | movements, with the conformation and their |
| The Hanoverian's originate from Germany. There | | | | temperament being highly variable. |
| primary use is for dressage and show jumping. | | | | Trakhener |
| These horses are mildly temperamental, with | | | | The Trakheners originate from Poland and East |
| more of a calmness in nature than many horse | | | | Prissuia. They tend to be a little more |
| breeds. The most common coloring in the | | | | temperamental than a lot of other warmbloods. |
| Hanoverian are Chestnut, Bay and Grey. | | | | They are used for dressage, jumping and |
| The Hanoverian Horse is a well built, well put | | | | eventing. Coloring is mainly solid with defined |
| together horse with much success in the | | | | characteristics of nice movements with good push |
| disciplines of dressage and show jumping. This | | | | from behind. They tend to be a bit stubborn and |
| breed tends to be very versatile. | | | | even difficult at times. Although there are some |
| The Holsteiner | | | | very lovely Trakheners. This breed possess a |
| The Holsteiner originates from Germany, usually | | | | strong competitive drive owing perhaps to the |
| reaching 16 to 17 hands. These horses are mildly | | | | large amount of Thoroughbred blood most carry. |
| temperamental and are used for show jumping, | | | | Oldenburg |
| dressage and reining. They tend to usually be bay | | | | The Oldenburgs originate from Germany. They |
| in color, but mostly any solid coloring. Most | | | | grown to the large size of 16 to 17 hands. These |
| Hosteiners have a defined canter that tends to be | | | | horses are very calm and loveable. There coloring |
| very expressive, but lacks an impressiveness at | | | | is solid but any color. They are primarily used for |
| the trot. They are typically well known as | | | | dressage and jumping. They were the first |
| excellent jumpers but have made their imprint on | | | | studbook with an American Division. Interestingly |
| the dressage community. | | | | enough, all American Warmbloods approved by |
| Dutch Warmblood | | | | the ISR are registered as Oldenburgs, regardless |
| The Dutch Warmblood's originate from Holland and | | | | of their actual parentage. |
| are very easy going, typically calm in nature. | | | | Andalusians |
| These good tempered horses are built well | | | | The Andalusians originate from Spain. They are |
| running around 16 to 17 hands. They are known | | | | smaller in height, ranging from 14.3 to 16 hands. |
| to excel at whatever discipline they are trained | | | | They are used for dressage, bullfighting, parades |
| by. | | | | and trick training. They come in solid colors, |
| Friesian | | | | including mulberry. Bay and grey are the most |
| The Friesians originate from Holland and Germany | | | | common. Black and Dun are the least common. |
| with the studbook now kept in Germany, the FPZ. | | | | Andalusians are classically styled Baroque horses. |
| They are mildly temperamental growing to a huge | | | | They have thick manes and tails and tend to |
| size of 17 hands. They are primarily used for | | | | have high , lofty actions for their size. The |
| Dressage and reining but are sometimes seen on | | | | Spanish Olympic Team was comprised entirely of |
| the show jumping circuit. These horses are also | | | | Andalusians for the 2000 Games. |
| used for trick training, being widely versatile and | | | | Horses are an amazing animal, no matter what |
| very easily trainable. There are distinct | | | | the breed or bloodlines. They love their owners |
| characteristics of the Friesians. Baroque, which is | | | | and one forms an attachment to their horse like |
| mainly upright, with higher action and more | | | | no other. I couldn't imagine my life without my |
| feathering with a heavier mane and tail. Traditional, | | | | horse. |
| which is heavier and more drafty usually used for | | | | |