The shoulders gently slope giving the limbs good extension. The trakehner horse breed is said to have everything that anyone can look for in terms of performance. In order to create his horse, king friedrich combined the qualities of the thoroughbred, shagya and angloarabian horses. I knew very little except this breed is very versatile, and it has its origins in eastern prussia. By 1918, 60,000 mares were bred to east prussian stallions each year. The trakehner is now considered the finest warmblooded horse in germany. The schweiken was well known for its endurance and versatility and was considered the perfect breed for. Since the war, the trakehner has been routinely used as a refiner of other breeds, allowing an infusion of thoroughbred and arabian blood.
The neck has a gentle curve to it and the withers are well defined. Use these browser boxes by choosing a category from their pulldown menu. Oabd horses do not qualify for registration in any other ata book or division and have at least 50% trakehner blood. The trakehner horse is the oldest warmblood breed in the world, dating back to the foundation of the main stud in trakehnen in germany in 1732. There arent many books out there about trakehners and their famous wwii trek, so this relatively recent nonfiction book is tolerable if you need to read something. The trakehner is a friendly horse that is willing to work.
It is one of the most common show horses found in germany. Trakehner horse article about trakehner horse by the free. Colts and fillies out of psb dams includes arabian, angloarabian, shagya, or orbc registered arab trakehner mares may apply for inspection to the osb. The trakehner horse is the oldest warmblood breed in the world, with a. Trakehner horse is a solidhoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times. Unfortunately, her papers did not follow her when she left her breeder, so we are not sure of her pedigree and she sells.
Temperament of trakehner horse second opinion doctor. Organic gardening more information will be published soon. The lloyds bank black horse is a black trakehner stallion. Great for gifting, this figurine can stand alone or fit into a larger, modular play world. To reset the books displayed, press your computers refresh button, or press the f5 button on your computer. When king frederick wilhelm i of prussia wanted to provide his soldiers with a reliable form of transportation that would be sounder and faster, as well as have more endurance, he established this unique breed in 1732. Interesting facts one of the great legends in the history of the horse is the flight of the trakehner from east prussia to the west in 1945.
Pennyroyal m 08 16h osb ata model mare scores all 8s broke to ride but has been broodmare with us. Snickers is a great horse he can jump up to 40 and. The official name, the east prussian warmblood horse of trakehner origin hints to the roots of this magnificent breed. The trakehner horse is a light warmblooded breed that originated in the town of trakehnen in the eastern prussian.
Trakehner horses are the oldest of warmblood breeds, with a studbook dating to. After the treaty of versailles limited germanys army to 100,000, the horses were again reduced to farm work and heavier reinforcement sires were used to make the horses stronger. Stud book society, took it upon himself to locate all of the east prussian horses that. Through the latter part of the 1800s and up to the second world war, the trakehner was a most successful breed, excelling as a military and endurance horse, as well as proving its versatility by doing. Discover trakehner for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Mark simon editor shelved 1 time as horsefacts avg rating 5.
However the trakehner is the exception to this breed naming rule, as they are known as trakehners wherever they are born, the stud book is governed solely by. Introduction most people in the uk will be familiar with the trakehner breed, whether they realize it or not as the big, black horse which regularly featured in adverts for a wellknown bank was a fine example of this breed. The american trakehner association was formed in 1974 and the american trakehner foundation created in 2009 with jurisdiction for all of north america. By 1987, three of these offspring had received the highest honor in the united states, winning the american horse shows association horse of the year award for their division. Trakehner also can be readily trained for western riding, although they are not the breed of choice for most western disciplines. The trakehner horse is a breed of german horses that initially developed in the region of prussia. Trakehner horse breed information, history, videos, pictures.
The breed is based on a local horse then found in east prussia called the schweiken. Trakehner have done well in other horse sports, such as carriage driving events such as combined driving. Animals coloring pages horses coloring pages horse. As a result horses bred in the area of hanover became known as hanoverian and a. The yearly highlight for the trakehner breed worldwide is the international stallion market of the german trakehner verband in neumunster. The first stud book of trakehnen was published in 1877 and the first stud book compiled by the east prussian stud book society, which recorded the horses of trakehner origin bred by private breeders in east prussia, was published in 1890. The trakehner horse is beloved for its appealing, stable, and charming personality. Trakehner horse history the trakehner is one of the oldest european warmblood breeds, with its history going back more than 400 years. To establish, maintain, and operate a nonprofit association of breeders, owners, and. The trakehner horse breed in type, has always been an anglo arab and outcrosses are still acceptable. History of the trakehner horse trakehners international. It is considered to be the lightest and most refined of the warmbloods, due to its closed stud book which allows entry of only trakehner, as well as. Equinenow listing of trakehner dressage horses for sale.
Its conformation has been modified by a substantial presence of thoroughbred blood in its background. As a result horses bred in the area of hanover became known as hanoverian and a horse born in westphalia became a westphalian. Trakehner horse a breed of saddle horse bred in the 18th century at the trakai stud farm, in what is now kaliningrad oblast, by crossbreeding thoroughbreds, arabians, and other saddle breeds and their hybrids with the local lithuanian horse. Hauptgestut trakehnen was established in 1731 and operated until 1944, when the fighting of world war ii led to the annexing of east prussia by russia, and the town containing the stud renamed as yasnaya polyana. Part of the allen breed series traces the eventful history of the trakehner from the beginning of organized horse breeding in east prussia to its prewar peak, and its subsequent regeneration after the dramatic wartime flight. American trakehner association, crossville, tennessee.
Keep your horse happy and healthy throughout the entire year. The trakehner horse is one of the oldest european warmblood breeds with a history that reaches back more than 400 years. The trakehner horse breed is said to have everything. The trakehner all facts taken from the websites cited below the trakehner is an unusual breed that folks know very little about. Gabriel was the regular working hunter champion in 1985,1985 ahsa horse of the year reg. The trakehner is the only warmblood breed to maintain a closed stud book. Canadian trakehner horse society cantrak british columbia rep. However the trakehner is the exception to this breed naming rule, as they are known as trakehners wherever they are born, the stud book is governed solely by bloodlines.
Trakehner have also excelled at trail riding, plowing the fields as a farmers horse and hunting. Use these browser boxes to find more books on trakehner horses, raising horses, horse breeds, east ptussia, wagon building, find any book or find any product at. Harmony harmony is a 8 year old chestnut trakehner mare. Breed horses, enter competitions and manage your own equestrian center. The sire is always an approved trakehner stallion and dam can have any pedigree that does not qualify for one of the other divisions or books. Mar 16, 2015 the trakehner is now considered the finest warmblooded horse in germany.
Breeders, sellers, buyers, riders, trainers and friends of the trakehner horse come literally from everywhere. Join millions of people using oodle to find horses for sale, horse listings, and other animals for sale. The coloring is primarily chestnut, bay, dark bay, and. With your personal email search request you will be informed regularly about new horse ads. The trakehner horse is the oldest warmblood breed in the world, with a history spanning amost 300 years to the foundation of the main stud trakehnen in 1732.
The trakehner is a large horse, standing generally between 16 and 17 hands. The breed is characterized by great substance and bone, yet displays surprising refinement, perhaps more so than any other european warmblood breed. Gabriel was the regular working hunter champion in 1985,1985 ahsa horse of the. Popular horse facts books showing 19 of 9 thoroughbred times racing almanac 2009 orig. The trakehner stallion is part of the horse club collection of figurines and playsets from schleich. They have a calm, even temperament, and are intelligent and alert which makes them very trainable. Return to the top of this trakehner horse book list by clicking here. Platinum vom rappenhof pb carino e our website chivetta 11 year old, 16. These are the books to which we still look today for authentication of pedigrees. Offspring of all nonapproved orba e trakehner stallions are always registered in oabd. The trakehner name came from the name of the stud farm. Trakehner is a light warmblood breed of horse, originally developed at the east prussian state stud farm in the town of trakehnen from which the breed takes its name. Trakehner horse article about trakehner horse by the. It has a long war history, and could eventually manage to withstand the crises by its adaptability and inborn hardiness.
Trakehner horse books on this lubeck haus bookstore catalogue page are listed books for trakehner horses from trakehnen east prussia and their history. Snickers is a great horse he can jump up to 40 and his shiny coat surely w. In the atas corporate regulations, the breed is defined as follows. This catalogue page presents a sellection of books and one dvd on one of the east prussian horses, the trakeher. Trakehnare, malarbok trakehner horse coloring page trakehner tegninger ausmalbild.
Because of the modern trakehners versatility and surefooting, it has been widely used as a refiner horse to strengthen and improve the bloodlines of other popular breeds. Before german unification in 1871, germany was made up of a number of different states and locally organised breeding areas. In addition to his work with the foundation, which provides for promotion of the trakehner horse of east prussian origin, primarily through education and the fostering of national and international amateur equestrian sports competition, beattie also served two terms on the ata board of trustees, was a member of the atas finance and risk management committee and was active in securing. Veteran trainer cherry hill provides a comprehensive monthbymonth guide to horse care that includes seasonal stable chores and maintenance procedures that promote equine health. Trakehner for sale buy and sell horses on europes leading horse market. The trakehner evolved into an outstanding, beautiful and respected horse the world over. Welcome to the official website for trakehner enthusiasts in the uk. Trakehner horse this lovely looking horse has good conformation, action, stamina and speed making it an excellent competition horse.
The trakehner breed honours the importance and origin of the maternal decent with the traditional ritual of letting the horses names begin with the first letter of the mares name. Trakehners uk is the marketing name of the trakehner breeders fraternity. The sire and dam can have any combination of trakehner bloodlines as long as the pedigree is 50% trakehner. Registering your trakehner horse helps to promote the trakehner breed and is the first. Through its efforts, north america is well on its way to becoming a major influence in the protection of the trakehner horse. Breed characteristics of the trakehner horse second. If you are looking for an excellent riding and sport horse capable of reaching the top in any of the olympic disciplines, the trakehner is the horse for you. Hauptgestut trakehnen was established in 1731 and operated until 1944, when the fighting of world war ii led to the annexing of east prussia by russia, and. Trakehner horse breed history the trakehner horse is one of the oldest warmblood equine breeds from germany. Friedrich ii, by contrast, entered the history books with the nickname of the great due in large part to his effectiveness on the battlefield, which gained valuable and strategicallyimportant territory.
See more ideas about trakehner, horses and beautiful horses. The event consists of four straight days of nothing else but trakehner. Read indepth trakehner horse breed facts including popularity rankings, average prices, highlights and buying advice from pets4homes. Trakehner is a light warmblood breed of horse, originally developed at the east prussian state. Visit lubecks bookstore for books on finding and growing mushrooms.
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