Horse
Pronunciation:
Rine'-land-der
Breed Description:
The Rhinelander breed of horse is a German warmblood breed registered with the Rhenish Horse Studbook and bred mainly at the Warendorf State Stud alongside the Westphalian. The Rhinelander is bred to the same standard as other German warmbloods, to produce a sport horse well suited to dressage and show jumping.
The Rhenish Horse Studbook was founded in 1892 and registers many different breeds, but primarily the Rhinelander. The Rhinelander, like other German warmbloods, is an excellent riding and sport horse and comes in all solid colors.
Temperament:
The Rhinelander breed of horse, like most warmbloods, is calm, intelligent, and very trainable.
Height:
The Rhinelander breed of horse stands 16 to 17 hands.
Weight:
The Rhinelander breed of horse weighs between 1000 and 1200 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Rhinelander breed of horse is not associated with specific health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Rhinelander breed of horse is a competition horse and needs stabling n harsh weather.
Exercise:
The Rhinelander breed of horse requires regular training and exercise.
Life Expectancy:
The Rhinelander breed of horse lives into its late twenties.
Grooming:
The Rhinelander breed of horse requires regular grooming and should be shown according to its competitive discipline.
Origin:
The Rhinelander breed of horse was bred alongside other warmblood breeds in the Rhine region of Germany. Its ancestors include draft horses and heavy riding types which were crossed with Thoroughbreds to create an athletic but powerful riding horse. 