Westphalian Horse Breed

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Westphalian Horse
This handsome looking horse has wonderful paces and a excellent temperament. It has immense hindquarter power making it a great sports horse.

Height
15 to 17 HH

Colour
Bay, black, brown and grey.

Conformation

Intelligent handsome head with large kind eyes and good sized nostrils.
The neck is long, curved and well set on.
The withers are prominent and lead on to a short, strong back.
Hindquarters are rounded and powerful.
The limbs are long and strong with good hooves.
A lovely deep girth and wide chest.

History
This horse takes its name from the Nordrhein-Westfalen region of North West Germany. It was originally used as a work horse and then as an military mount before being turned into what is now a very athletic sports horse. This was achieved with the introduction of Arab, Thoroughbred and Hanoverian blood which gave the horse speed, stamina and power combined with a sound temperament.

Uses

Dressage
Show jumping
Driving
Pleasure horse