Warmbloods: "The 'Real' Power of German Engineering" Mini Series

Since we seem to get a lot of views from Germany, Rose and I decided to showcase some of the wonderful warmbloods that call Germany home. Their big, their powerful, and their making their names in the show ring! This one's for you Germany!

The Bavarian Warmblood:

• Form Bavaria, Germany
• 15.2 - 16.2 hands
• Show Jumping and Dressage

Raffaello

A modern decent from Bavaria's Rottal horse, this is a fairly young breed with registries started in 1963. Designed as a sport horse, the Bavarian Warmblood is bred for their athletic ability and temperament. They should be enthusiastic but not unmanageable! They have long, low flat gaits, and scope. Horses with white patterns are not accepted (this doesn't mean they can't have any white)

Lord Sinclair, above, qualified four times for the German Federal Championships! He was a champion Dressage horse. He is approved for Oldenburg, Hanoverian, Rheinlander and Westphilian breeding.
More Info: Ashwood Equestrian Centre, Horse Breeds List

The Brandenburger

• From Ostprignitz-Rippin, Brandenburg, Germany
• 16 - 17.2 Hands 
•  Riding, Show, and Driving

The Brandenburger was first mentioned in the 15th century, but the modern version wasn't what it is today until the mid- 20th century. Trakehners, Hanoverians and English Thoroughbreds have played a roll bringing the Brandenburg to what it is today. Unlike the Bavarian above, these guys tend to be a little on the nervous side.

Komet

Komet, founding stallion of the breed, was supposed to have been gelded when he didn't meet current standards. It's a good thing he escaped! His get has done very well in the Show Jumping World.
More Info: The Equinest, First Flight Farm


*Come back soon to check for the next installment of Warmbloods!