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Czech Warmblood horse
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Czech Warmblood horse

Country Of Origin Czechoslovakia
History and Background The original Czechoslovakian horses were all of the Warmblood type. To improve them, breeders introduced Spanish and Oriental horses and, at the start of the 20th century, English blood. The breeding of these horses was also influenced when Empress Maria Theresa issued an edict about horse breeding in 1763.
During World War I, Thoroughbreds and Oldenburg stallions were introduced to this breed in order to make it a proper warhorse. During and after World War II, however, the number of Czech Warmblood horses started dwindling; they were no longer as necessary to farmers due to the influx of mechanical tractors that were more practical.
The modern Czech Warmblood is still in use in former Czechoslovakia, though no longer for farm work. These horses are now used as riding horses and sport horses.
Use Today Eventing horse, Competition horse, Sport horse
Height 16 hands (64 inches, 163 centimeters)
Colour Bay, Black, Chestnut
Characteristics The Czech Warmblood is a robust, powerful horse bred with strong bones. The breed has a strong neck on an elegant body, a broad, long back, and good hooves, though they are sometimes flat. The mane and tail are very thick.
The Czech Warmblood is a relatively long-lived, unpretentious and relentless horse.
Personality and Temperament This energetic, animated, and alert horse breed has an aristocratic air. Its temperament, however, is suited for the discipline of racing.
Other Considerations Czech Warmbloods are suited to all horse sports. They are good at dressage and horse racing and are also capable of lighter farm and forest work, hunting and jumping.
In 2013 the population was reported as about 22,000.
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