The Polish Traken is Poland’s strain of the handsome and tough Trakehner<\/a> breed. This sturdy breed has had an influence on many of the European warmblood registries. Trakehner animals are the descendants of those ridden by the Royal Scythians who inhabited the area during the 5th and 6th centuries BC. Known for their fine horsemanship, they were formidable mounted warriors and most owned at least one horse. These original animals are thought to come from a local Schweiken breed (now extinct) infused with various Turkmenian<\/a> and Mongolian<\/a> strains. <\/p>\n Early in the 18th century, the King of Prussia selected the finest animals from his Royal breeding studs and in 1732 moved them to a new stud farm in Trakehen. The goal was to create a suitable cavalry mount, carefully crossing Arabian<\/a>, Thoroughbred<\/a> and Turkmenian<\/a> bloodlines for the purpose. Influence from all three of these foundation breeds can be seen in the modern Trakehner of today. <\/p>\n In 1993, a Polish Trakehner association was established, but it wasn’t until 1999 when actual breeders began taking a more active role in organization. At the turn of the 21st century, their numbers began growing and the association applied for permission to maintain an official Polish Traken studbook. Relations were also established with Trakehner Verband and as of 2001 they are considered a sister organization. <\/p>\n In 2005, permission was granted for a studbook and was officially established in 2006. <\/p>\n Average height 15.3 – 15.7 hands<\/p>\n Head is elegant and refined Solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n Intelligent and even-tempered Riding horse *All links open in a new window<\/small><\/p>\n Polish Trakehner Association<\/a>
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Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are large and expressive
\nNeck is long and crested
\nBack is straight and short
\nChest is deep
\nLegs are muscular with broad, clean joints
\nHooves are solid<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nEnergetic and kind<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nSport horse
\nLight draft
\nEventing horse
\nShow horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
Helpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nPolish Genetic Biodiversity Programs<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n