Horse
Pronunciation:
Schang-her-zide
Breed Description:
The Zangersheide breed of horse is actually a warmblood registry established in Belgium in 1992, and not a separate breed. The Zangersheide Stud Farm established the registry specifically to identify the best warmblood showjumpers, and to use the registry to further imporve warmblood breeding specifically for show jumping. The Zangersheide Stud farm was established in the 1970s, with the Registry the creation of the farm's founder, Léon Melchior. Zangersheide horses are easily recognized by the 'Z' suffix to their registered names, although horses accepted into the stud book are not required to add the suffix. Zangersheide horses have been very successful in showjumping cometitions and on the stud farm, with notable horses such as the Olympian Alme Z bringing recognition to the Zabgersheide.
Temperament:
The Zangersheide breed of horse may reflect the temperament of its ancestry, but like warmbloods in general, Zangersheide horses are usually quiet, intelligent, and trainiable.
Height:
The Zangersheide breed of horse is usually between 16 and 17 hands.
Weight:
The Zangersheide breed of horse weighs 1200- 1500 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Zangersheide breed of horse has very few health problems. Selective breeding in the Zangersheide means that these horses have a lower incidence of common warmblood conditions such as OCD.
Living Conditions:
The Zangersheide breed of horse is a competition horse, and most will benefit form stabling during harsh weather.
Exercise:
The Zangersheide breed of horse is bred for showjumping; they appreciate regular work and training, however they are powerful jumpers and not ideal for endurance work.
Life Expectancy:
The Zangersheide breed of horse should live into its late twenties.
Grooming:
The Zangersheide breed of horse is bred for showjumping and should be shown with a neatly trimmed but otherwise natural mane and tail.
Origin:
The Zangersheide breed of horse originated in Belgium in the early 1990s, as the product of twenty years of selective breeding for show jumping at the Zagersheide Stud Farm. 