Dutch Warmblood

Dutch Warmblood, KWPN

The Dutch Warmblood is a modern sport breed from the Netherlands with powerful elegant conformation, high trainability and versatility.

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Breed information

Country: Netherlands
Height: 165–175 cm
Weight: 550–650 kg
Coat: smooth, glossy coat; bay, black and chestnut are common
Suitable for: show jumping, dressage, eventing, leisure and sport riding

Tags

horse riding sport horse trainable Netherlands

Rating

Breed characteristics

Activity 9/10

Trainability 9/10

Good with children 7/10

Shedding 4/10

Guarding 3/10

Care 7/10

Description

About the breed

Overview

The Dutch Warmblood is a large sport horse with a long neck, strong back, developed hindquarters and clean durable limbs. Petsi lists a height of 165–175 cm and a weight of 550–650 kg.

History

The modern breed formed in the Netherlands during the second half of the twentieth century. Local Gelderlander and Groningen horses were combined with European riding lines, with modern selection managed by the KWPN studbook.

Use

Dutch Warmbloods are widely represented in show jumping, dressage and eventing and can also suit leisure riding.

Temperament

Temperament and behavior

Temperament

These horses are generally bold, attentive and cooperative. High intelligence and trainability help them learn sport movements quickly.

Care

Care and keeping

Care

Sport horses need energy intake balanced against workload. Good hay, water and monitoring of weight, hooves, teeth and joints are essential, with minerals and electrolytes adjusted during intense work.