The Wielkopolski Old Type, Wilekopolski w Starym Typie, Poznan or Great Poland Horse is a light riding and driving horse that was created in the 19th century in Poland. In the beginning they were called the Poznan Horse, named for Great Poznan Country from which it comes.
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The foundation stock for this breed were German half-breds, (mainly Trakehner<\/a>) bred to native stock. Later, between the World Wars Thoroughbred<\/a>, Arabian<\/a> and Anglo-Arabian<\/a> influence was added as well. <\/p>\n After the second World War the Trakehners were taken from Poznan to the Mazury district and they soon became known as Mazurian horses. By 1962 the Poznan and Mazurian animals became essentially one breed blanketed under the name of Wielkopolski. Today there two type of the breed, the modern Wielkopolski<\/a> and the Old Type, both bred for different purposes. <\/p>\n Average height 15.1 – 16.2 hands<\/p>\n Head is handsome with a straight profile Generally solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n Practical and easygoing Riding horse *All links open in a new window<\/small>Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is shapely and slightly arched
\nBack is straight and long
\nChest is deep
\nShoulder is long, sloping and muscular
\nLegs are well muscled and well defined joints <\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nCalm and sensible<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nSport horse
\nHarness
\nShow horse
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\nPolish Genetic Biodiversity Programs<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n