Horse
Pronunciation:
Old-den'-berg
Breed Description:
The Oldenburg breed of horse is a popular warmblood breed from Germany, known for its excellent temperament and it success in sport horse disciplines. Bred from medieval draft horse stick crossed with Friesans and Andalusians, the Oldenburg is a tall, elegant breed ideally suited to dressage. their athleticism and trainable temperament is making them increasingly popular for showjumping, and the Oldenburg tends to have a natural talent for jumping.They come in all solid colors.
Temperament:
The Oldenburg breed of horse has an excellent temperament, and is among the calmest and most trainable warmblood breeds.
Height:
The Oldenburg breed of horse stands 16 to 17.2 hands.
Weight:
The Oldenburg breed of horse weighs 1000 to 1200 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Oldenburg breed of horse has no significant health problems, although like many warmblood breeds some degenerative bone conditions can occur.
Living Conditions:
The Oldenburg breed of horse can be kept outside in mild weather but appreciates stabling in harsh weather.
Exercise:
The Oldenburg breed of horse is a competitive breed and enjoys regular training and exercise, but can tolerate lighter work or periods of idleness better than most warmbloods.
Life Expectancy:
The Oldenburg breed of horse lives into its late twenties.
Grooming:
The Oldenburg breed of horse needs regular grooming, and should be shown according to its competitive discipline. It is normally kept with a neatly pulled mane and tail.
Origin:
The Oldenburg breed of horse traces its ancestry to the 18th and 19th centuries, when draft and riding horse breeds were crossed to develop a calm, sturdy but athletic horse for military use. In the 1950s the Oldenburg was developed more specifically for equestrian sports, and with ancesoers including the Friesan and Andalsusian, the Oldenburg's natural talent for dressage was quickly recognized. Today's Oldenburg are popular for their excellent temperament and fine paces, and are becoming increasingly bred for show jumping as well as dressage, with a separate studbook for jumpers established in 2001. They are bred under strict controls, and approved horses will carry the Oldenburg brands. 