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Westphalian Horse
This handsome looking horse has wonderful paces and a excellent temperament. It has immense hindquarter power making it a great sports horse.
Height
15 to 17 HH
Colour
Bay, black, brown and grey.
Conformation
- Intelligent handsome head with large kind eyes and good sized nostrils.
- The neck is long, curved and well set on.
- The withers are prominent and lead on to a short, strong back.
- Hindquarters are rounded and powerful.
- The limbs are long and strong with good hooves.
- A lovely deep girth and wide chest.
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History
This horse takes its name from the Nordrhein-Westfalen region of North West Germany. It was originally used as a work horse and then as an military mount before being turned into what is now a very athletic sports horse. This was achieved with the introduction of Arab, Thoroughbred and Hanoverian blood which gave the horse speed, stamina and power combined with a sound temperament.
Uses
- Dressage
- Show jumping
- Driving
- Pleasure horse
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