Danish Warmblood

Name: Danish Warmblood
Origin: Denmark
Height: 165 cm
Color: White, brown, brindle, brindle, raven
Category: Warmbloods

History of the breed Danish Warmblood

A relatively new but successful sporting breed. The breed originates from the stud farm in Frederiksborg, where the Holstein and Frederiksborg horses originated. It was developed through careful selective breeding using many different breeds of horses. The studbook was established in the 1960s. Unlike most other warmbloods, the Danish horse did not use a Hanoverian warmblood. All members of this breed must undergo special 100 day tests before they are allowed to breed, thus maintaining the high standard of the breed.

Physique of the Danish Warmblood

The head is fine, the neck muscular. The chest is deep, the shoulder blade sloping. The back is compact and strong, the rump round and the tail low set. The limbs are firm and dry. The coat is usually brown, but may also be white, brindle and raven. They grow to an average height of 165 cm at the withers.

Use of the Danish Warmblood

The Danish Warmblood is a typical sport horse with great aptitude for dressage and parkour, where it achieves considerable success. However, they are also good recreational and representative horses.

Character of the breed Danish Warmblood

The Danish Warmblood is a sweet, friendly and lively horse. He is willing, teachable and hardworking. He is good to handle and has a great talent for jumping and dressage competitions.