Intro
A breed in its infant stages, the Australian Warmblood is a sport horse bred to meet the high standards of many of their European counterparts.
Origins
The Australian Warmblood Horse Association (AWHA) was founded in the early 1970’s and began its existence as the German Warmblood Horse Association. This was all based around an imported grey Holsteiner stallion.
In 1985 the AWHA adopted uniform breeding quidelines, based closely on European practices but adapted for Australian conditions.
Classic Sport Horse
The Australian Warmblood is bred to maintain a strong line of all around sport horses, not to maintain any specific bloodlines. Because of this animals of many different warmblood breeds can be registered based on their ability rather than specific confirmation traits.
Features
Average height 15 – 17 hands
Physique
Varies from animal to animal
Traditional Colors
All solid colors
Temperament
High energy animal with a calm focus on work
Use
Sport horses
Eventing horses
Driving horse
Helpful Links
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Australian Warmblood Horse Association
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