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DUTCH WARMBLOODS ___________________
So what was it exactly that attracted the Cresci's to the
Dutch Warmblood horse? Many reasons! Dutch Warmbloods are
famous for their conformation,
beauty and charm. They are also high
 achievers
and in
a short period of time the breed has rocketed to
international competitive and Olympic game importance.
Plus they have great eagerness, reliability, and
intelligence.
The Dutch Warmblood is
a "warmblood sport horse", a breed derived from selective
breeding of German, French, and English horses crossed
with native Dutch stock. "Sport horse" means that
the breed will be used as a competitive and recreational
horse for international equestrian disciplines of
dressage, jumping, three-day event and driving.
They are continuing to evolve: there are no closed
studbooks and other breeds are often introduced to reap
the benefits of hybrid vigor. Unlike some warmblood registries, Dutch horses are not branded as
foals based on the fact that they are "registered".
Instead, they must be presented for Studbook Inspection at the age of
three or older and after approval may be branded.
Dutch Warmblood horses
average about 16.2 hands wit h some as tall as 17 hands.
Coat colors include black, chestnut, bay or gray with
white markings on the face and legs. The
well-shaped head is usually a straight profile with an
arched, well-muscled neck that merges neatly into the
prominent withers. A fairly long straight back
ends at a high set tail. The croup is short,
broad, and flat. A deep and full chest connects to
well-sloped shoulders and strong legs with a long
forearm. Powerful, highly-muscled hind quarters
are a characteristic inherited from the original
Netherlands farm horses and are a feature for strong
movements. |
OUR
RESULTS
The training my
daughter is receiving at Hearts Meadow Farm is
wonderful. Deborah is a gentle teacher, yet at the
same time she provides a very firm foundation of correct
riding techniques. Her horses and farm grounds are
always well-kept and it has been very satisfying to see
my daughter's skill level improve each week.
Linda Fritz
Verona, KY |
