Essentially a strain of the Danish Warmblood<\/a> found in Denmark, the Danish Oldenborg horse is distinct from the German Oldenburg Horse<\/a>. 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. <\/p>\n 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<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n Average height 15.7-16.7 hands<\/p>\n Head is handsome and well set Generally black<\/a>, brown<\/a> and bay<\/a> (grey<\/a> and chestnut<\/a> are rare).<\/p>\n Intelligent and brave Harness * All links open in a new window<\/small>
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Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are expressive
\nNeck is long
\nChest is deep
\nBack is long
\nHindquarters are powerful
\nLegs are strong
\nHooves are large<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nWilling and calm<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nSport horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nDanish Oldenborg Horse Association<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n