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The Oberlander Horse comes from the South German state of Bavaria and are distinct in their large size and often flaxen locks.
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Germany Category
Mecklenburg Horse
Intro
Also called Mecklenburger Warmblut, the Mecklenburg horse comes from the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region of north east Germany and during the Franco-German War in the late 19th century they were used primarily as war horses.
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Lewitzer Pony
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Also called the Lewitz, the Lewitzer Pony is a fairly recent breed that was developed late in the 20th century.
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Holsteiner Horse
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The oldest of the German warmbloods, the Holsteiner is well-loved for its excellence in show jumping and cross country competitions. They are perfectly suited to cover long distances at a high level of activity, with enough strength and sensibility to make them excellent partners.
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Hessen Horse
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Hesse, Germany has long been known as a hub for horse breeding and high quality animals have come out of most parts of the area. Early in development the studs of royalty were used as foundation animals and local animals were known for their incredible toughness and agility.
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Hanoverian Horse
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Known worldwide for the symbolic “H” branded into their hindquarters, the Hanoverian is one of the most well-loved and wide-spread of the European warmbloods. These horses have made a name for themselves in the Grand Prix competitions.
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German Riding Pony
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Also called the Deutsches Classic Pony, Deutsches Reitpony and Weser-Ems Pony, the German Riding Pony is a relatively new breed that was developed as a pony with horse like characteristics and retaining a horse type. They are often described as mini warmbloods.
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German Cold-Blooded Horse
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Also called Rhineland Heavy Draft and Rhenish Cold Blood, the German Cold Blood horse is less than a century old and their numbers are rapidly declining.
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East Friesian Warmblood Horse
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The modern day East Friesian bears little resemblance to the to the old East Friesian breed from which it comes. The modern breed is more closely related to today’s Oldenburg.
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East Friesian Horse – Old Type
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The original Old type Friesian breed is essentially extinct today, in pureblood form anyway. They were heavy animals and resembled drafts, however they carried warmblood traits and character.
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