This is about the Westphalian Horse
Name:
Westphalian Horse
Lifespan:
25-30 years +
Height:
15.2-17.2 h.h.
Price:
$1,000 to 150,000+
Apperance:
Similar to the Hanoverian in confirmation, Head is attractive and a straight or slightly dished profile, Broad, Medium-length back with powerful loins,
High-set tail, Strong hindquarters, Short legs with large pronounced joints, Strongly muscled forearms, Hard, Well-shaped hooves.
Colors:
All Colors
Markings:
Yes
Aptuide:
Riding horse, Eventing horse, Show horse, Sport horse
Where From:
Germany
Facts:
The Westphalian Horse is no different than any other German Warmblood horse; it is named after the area in which it originates. Over the years, this horse has become an important part of the Olympic and National riding schools as it is located in Westphalia. This breed of horse bears a striking resemblance to the Hanoverian, although the Westphalian is a bit larger due to its ancestors performing farm work and performing other tasks for the army.
Unlike in different parts of the world, in Germany breeds of horse are organized in the studbook by the areas in which they were bred and born and not by the horse's background. The Westphalian horse wasn't officially named a breed until 1826 when their registration was formed. The early stock of the registry was mainly based on a rare stock that was formed through the mixing of Thoroughbred blood. The concentration of breeding these horses took place after the end of the Second World War. Thoroughbred and Arabian blood was added to the breed to increase their speed, courage, stamina, and quality and as well as common sense and willingness which was added through the Hanoverian.
Unlike some other breeds; this breed's studbook isn't closed to the further infusion of other breeds of horse. So other types of horses can still be cross bred to reap what ever benefits the other breed might have.
Super Fact:
Westphalia is actually the second most important source of breeding in Germany; they have an estimated 10,000 broodmares and 120 state stallions as well as many other stallions that are owned by private owners.
Westphalian Horse
Lifespan:
25-30 years +
Height:
15.2-17.2 h.h.
Price:
$1,000 to 150,000+
Apperance:
Similar to the Hanoverian in confirmation, Head is attractive and a straight or slightly dished profile, Broad, Medium-length back with powerful loins,
High-set tail, Strong hindquarters, Short legs with large pronounced joints, Strongly muscled forearms, Hard, Well-shaped hooves.
Colors:
All Colors
Markings:
Yes
Aptuide:
Riding horse, Eventing horse, Show horse, Sport horse
Where From:
Germany
Facts:
The Westphalian Horse is no different than any other German Warmblood horse; it is named after the area in which it originates. Over the years, this horse has become an important part of the Olympic and National riding schools as it is located in Westphalia. This breed of horse bears a striking resemblance to the Hanoverian, although the Westphalian is a bit larger due to its ancestors performing farm work and performing other tasks for the army.
Unlike in different parts of the world, in Germany breeds of horse are organized in the studbook by the areas in which they were bred and born and not by the horse's background. The Westphalian horse wasn't officially named a breed until 1826 when their registration was formed. The early stock of the registry was mainly based on a rare stock that was formed through the mixing of Thoroughbred blood. The concentration of breeding these horses took place after the end of the Second World War. Thoroughbred and Arabian blood was added to the breed to increase their speed, courage, stamina, and quality and as well as common sense and willingness which was added through the Hanoverian.
Unlike some other breeds; this breed's studbook isn't closed to the further infusion of other breeds of horse. So other types of horses can still be cross bred to reap what ever benefits the other breed might have.
Super Fact:
Westphalia is actually the second most important source of breeding in Germany; they have an estimated 10,000 broodmares and 120 state stallions as well as many other stallions that are owned by private owners.