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Intro<\/h3>\n

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<\/a> (KWPN) and they are now a type under that registry.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

This is a breed that comes from the careful breeding of various European breeds including Anglo-Norman<\/a>, Holstein<\/a>, Oldenburger<\/a> and East Friesian<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 16.2 – 16.5 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is long and flat with a straight profile
\nEyes are well set and expressive
\nNeck is shapely, muscular and often arched
\nBack is straight and long
\nTail is high set
\nChest is full and deep
\nShoulder is sloped and long
\nLegs are long and strong with broad joints
\nHooves are broad and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Well mannered and high energy
\nDocile and eager to please<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Carriage horse
\nlight agriculture
\nRiding horse
\nTransportation
\nShow horse
\nDressage<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

KWPN Studbook<\/a><\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n