The Danish Warmblood is the modern sporthorse breed of Denmark. Initially established in the mid-20th century, the breed was developed by crossing native Danish mares with elite stallions from established European bloodlines. 13 year old Peruvian Paso mare A broodmare and foal In English, a mare (an old Germanic word) is a female horse; the word is also an etymological root of marshal (originally marescalcus horse servant). Mares are considered easier to handle than males, which are called stallions or after castration... A stallion A stallion is a male horse that has not been castrated. ... Bloodlines are a fictional category of vampires, from White Wolf Game Studios role-playing games Vampire: The Masquerade and Vampire: The Requiem. ...

History Of The Breed

The Dansk Varmblod registry was established in mid-20th century. The registry oversees the registration of Danish warmblood foals and approves stallions for breeding. As with most warmblood studbooks, only stallions who meet certain standards are permitted to breed. Foals with approved pedigrees may receive a brand depicting a crown over a wave.One of the more recent of the selectively bred European compettition horses is the Danish Warmblood, whose stud book wasn't opened untill the 1960's. In a relatively short space of time, however, Danish breeders have succeeded in producing a competition horse of superior quality and more versatitity than many of the European breeds. A foal is a young horse of either gender; a female foal is called a filly, while a male foal is called a colt. ... Warmbloods are a group of sport horse breeds and the term simply distinguishes this type of horse from the cold bloods (draft horses) and the hot bloods (Thoroughbreds and Arabians). ... A breed registry, also known as a stud book, is an official list of animals within a specific breed whose parents are known. ...

Present Day

While still a young breed, Danish warmbloods are currently represented at international competitions in both dressage and show jumping. The Danish Warmblood is still an uncommon breed in the United States, however in 2001 a North American Danish Warmblood Association was formed to promote the breed in the U.S. An upper-level dressage competitor performing an extended trot Dressage (a French term meaning training) is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the Olympics. ... Show jumping is a form of competition in which horses are jumped over a course of fences, low walls, and other obstacles (e. ...

Characcteristics

The best Danish horses have a Thoroughbred outline that is combined with substance, strength, and good legs. Thhey are courageous and spirited, have excellent temperaments, and good, free action. They are brillant dressage horses and make first-class performers in cross country. Danish horses also make great show jumpers, as well as under saddle. They can be all solid colors and stand anywere from 16.2 to 17 hands. The coat colors can be any solid color.

Breeding

The Danish Warmblood was founded on Frederiksborg stock, crossed with the Thoroughbred. The resultant local mares were bred to Anglo Norman {virtually Selle Francais} stallions, Thoroughbreds, and Trakehners. The mix was adjusted ised to produce a sound horse of excellent conformation, relatively fixed in type, and with scope and galloping adility. The Hanoverian influence is absent in the Danish Warmblood, which may account for its distinctive character compared to other warmbloods.