Gelderland KWPN Horse

Intro

Also called KWPN Gelders paard, Basispaard and Gelderlander, the Gelderland comes from Gelderland province in Holland, however they have not been officially bred in their own studbook since the late 1960’s. Their lineage was absorbed into the Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) and they are now a type under that registry.

Origins

This is a breed that comes from the careful breeding of various European breeds including Anglo-Norman, Holstein, Oldenburger and East Friesian to native Gelderland mares. The resulting animal proved to be an elegant carriage horse that also had natural jumping talent. All of these traits they have passed along to the KWPN bloodlines.

Features

Average height 16.2 – 16.5 hands

Physique

Head is long and flat with a straight profile
Eyes are well set and expressive
Neck is shapely, muscular and often arched
Back is straight and long
Tail is high set
Chest is full and deep
Shoulder is sloped and long
Legs are long and strong with broad joints
Hooves are broad and strong