Holstein Horse Breed

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Holstein Horse
This stylish looking horse is noted for its active paces and powerful action, it is an exceptional competitor excelling in show jumping, dressage and driving.

Height
16 to 17 HH

Colour
Bay, grey, brown, chestnut and black.

Conformation

An intelligent and handsome head with a big bold eye, alert ears and good sized nostrils.
The neck is long, well muscled and gently curving.
The withers are well defined and the shoulders are sloping to give the forearm good extension.
The girth is deep and the chest is wide and muscular.
The hindquarters are well muscled and rounded with powerful limbs and good hooves.
The tail is well set on with a relatively thick tail.

History
The Holstein get their name from the Schleswig - Holstein region in Germany. They were originally used as carriage horses due to their strength, stamina and beauty and later were used as military mounts. the addition of thoroughbred blood into the breed led to the development of a lighter more athletic horse.

Uses

Dressage
Show jumping
Carriage driving
Pleasure horse