Video: Westphalian Horse
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The Westphalian horse is a half-breed horse, a close relative of Hanover, was bred in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia in northwestern Germany. This horse has an ancient origin, but its systematic breeding was started only at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The first herdbook in Westphalia was founded in 1888. The first tests for mares and stallions were carried out in 1905, later they were taken as a basis in other horse breeding regions in Germany. The base of the breed is located in Warendorf, the famous center of German horse breeding (there is also a national federation). During the Second World War, all the old bloodlines were destroyed.
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It is known that at the beginning of the 19th century, stallions from East Prussia were provided to the owners of local mares to improve the breed. Over time, many crosses have been tried, including the Oldenburgs, Anglo-Normans, Hanover, Frisians and Trotters, but it was only in the last century that breeders opted exclusively for Hanover. Modern Westphalians have in common with today's Hanover tribal lines, although besides them there are a number of lines specially bred in Westphalia.
The height of the Westphalian horse is 157-178 cm. Color - any one-color.
Exterior: intelligent head with wide-set eyes; well sculpted neck; deep wide body; powerful croup, although sometimes somewhat narrow. Overall this horse is very elegant, with slender limbs, a straight profile and a well-balanced body.
The Westphalian horse is a versatile horse for riding, sports and outdoor activities. She has excellent jumping qualities and graceful movements.
The most outstanding horses of the Westphalian breed include:
- Ahlerich - winner of the Olympic Games in dressage in 1984;
- Rembrandt - two-time Olympic winner in dressage in 1988 and 1992;
- Fire - winner of the World Show Jumping Championship in 1982;
- Roman (Roman) - winner of the World Show Jumping Championship in 1978
The prettiest of the breed, the Rembrandt was the first Westphalian horse in Olympic history to win two gold medals in dressage. In 1989 he became European Champion and also took a prize at the World Equestrian Games in 1990 in Stockholm.
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