{"id":417,"date":"2022-05-20T11:35:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T11:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:15:21","slug":"dutch-warmblood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/dutch-warmblood\/","title":{"rendered":"Dutch Warmblood Breed: Care, Cost & History (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Dutch Warmblood horse is one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious horse breeds. The elegant and competitive Sports Horse is famous as one of the most distinguished equine breeds registered by the Royal Warmblood Studbook of the Netherlands (KWPN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are specifically bred for show jumping, dressage, and the accomplishments of this breed have made them the epitome of equine excellence in Postwar Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breed: <\/strong>Dutch Warmblood Horse
Adult Weight<\/strong>: 1,433 lbs or 650 kg
Adult Height<\/strong>: 16.2 \u201317 hands (64\u201368 inches) 
Origin: <\/strong>Netherlands
Use<\/strong>: Show Jumping, Dressage, in Harness, Hunting
Colors<\/strong>: Black, bay, chestnut, brown, gray
Features<\/strong>: sporty, elegant, well-muscled
Lifespan<\/strong>: up to 30 years
Character<\/strong>: strong-willed, friendly, intelligent
Gait<\/strong>: light-footed, tactful
Best for: <\/strong>Professionals and competitive riders <\/p>\n\n\n\n