What are Warmblood horses? Warmbloods are a group of middle-weight horse types and breeds, primarily originating in Europe, registered with organizations that are characterized by open studbook policy, studbook selection, and the aim of breeding the perfect equestrian horse.
What is an open stud book policy?
Open stud book policies separate most warmbloods from true "breeds" such as Thoroughbreds,Arabians,Percherons,Morgans,which have a closed stud book and require two purebred parents.
Instead, most warmblood registries accept breeding stock from other similar populations to continuously improve their own horses, and do not consider their own horses to be a discrete "breed".
The Swiss warmblood otherwise known as the Einsiedler stands around 15.2 – 16.2hh, and their coat may be of any solid colour. Pinto and appaloosa are not accepted.
Swiss Warmblood horses were founded in the 11th century by theSwiss Monks.
The base was improved in the 1960’s with Anglo-Norman, Thoroughbred, Swedish and German blood to produce a powerful, scope horse with good paces.
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The modern Einsiedler has a well-proportioned head with a straight or slightly convex profile. The chest is broad and deep, slightly sloping long shoulders and croup.
They have prominent withers, a straight back,It has strong legs, well-defined tendons and good joints.
There is a strict registration and breeding selection process for all Swiss horse Warm bloods.
The mares are tested at 3yrs of age for registration.
Both the dam and sire (parents) must be registered as half-breeds.
Stallions are put through their paces at 3 1/2yrs and 5yrs old.
They are tested for their natural ability in jumping, cross-country, driving and dressage.
Both parents must have proven performance ability.
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