Intro
Essentially a strain of the Danish Warmblood found in Denmark, the Danish Oldenborg horse is distinct from the German Oldenburg Horse.
Origins
The Oldenburg originally comes from the Oldenburg region of Germany, dating back to the 17th century. A variety of different bloodlines contributed to the German version until a type emerged. Late in the 19th century a horse dealer imported the first Oldenborg stallion and about 10 years later the first stud book was established. By 1978 a breed association was formed.
Over the years as the need for coach horses fell, the breed from both countries evolved to become sport animals, although they bred for different types. The distinction being that the Danish studbook only allows Thoroughbred influence on the original Oldenburg bloodlines. There are to types within the studbook, refined which has at least 25% Danish Oldenborg blood and purebred which is 87.5-100% Danish Oldenborg blood.
Features
Average height 15.7-16.7 hands
Physique
Head is handsome and well set
Eyes are expressive
Neck is long
Chest is deep
Back is long
Hindquarters are powerful
Legs are strong
Hooves are large
Traditional Colors
Generally black, brown and bay (grey and chestnut are rare).
Temperament
Intelligent and brave
Willing and calm
Use
Harness
Sport horse
Helpful Links
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Danish Oldenborg Horse Association