Horse
Breed Description:
The American Warmblood breed of horse was developed as America's answer to the classical European warmbloods. Like its forebears, it is ideally suited for traditional European ("English riding") disciplines of dressage, jumping, classical equestrian and combined driving. The American Warmblood breed of horse is more of a type than a specific bloodline. It may be any color, but is usually be solid. It should be well-suited for performance in the traditional horse sports. The individual horse of warmblood type is evaluated for registry potential based upon strict studbook selection or performance criteria. Horses of cold-blooded type (draft) or hot-blooded type (Thoroughbred, Arabian) are not eligible for registry but are "Nominated" instead. The American Warmblood breed of horse is influenced, however, by each of these breeds. The typical individual of the American Warmblood breed of horse is tall, large of body and of striking appearance, with profound athletic ability.
Temperament:
Individual warmbloods may be more or less temperamental; the typical warmblood is intelligent, alert and high-spirited, with a willingness to learn and perform.
Height:
Averages 15 to 17 hands, or 60" to 68" at the withers.
Origin:
In the mid-20th century, various breeds of European warmblood type began to be imported into the U.S. These included Hanoverian, Dutch Warmblood, Belgian Warmblood, Trakehner, Oldenburg, Holstein, and Swedish Warmblood. The American Warmblood breed of horse may be any combination of these bloodlines. At the end of the 20th century two registries were established to honor the heritage and promote awareness of this type of horse in America: the American Warmblood Society and the American Warmblood Registry. 