Welcome to the new and improved breeds section, have a look around and meet a breed or two.

German Riding Pony

Country of Origin: Germany

German Riding Pony

Image from ceiling

Intro

Also called the Deutsches Reitpony & Weser-Ems Pony, the German Riding Pony is a relatively new breed that was developed as a pony with horse like characteristics and retaining a horse type. They are often described as mini warmbloods.

Origins

They were developed by crossing Welsh, Connemara, New Forest, Dulmen, Arabian & Anglo-Arabian bloodlines. The resulting pony is elegant with clean confirmation and lively action. Today they are their own breed and new blood is no longer added to their studbooks.

Features

Average height 13.2 – 14.2 hands

Physique

There is no distinct types so individual animals vary in shape & size.

Traditional Colors

Most solid colors

Temperament

Warm and willing
Intelligent and able

Use

Sport pony
Riding pony

German Riding Pony Products

Helpful Links

* all links open in a new window
German Riding Pony Breeders Association

Where to Buy

Through Connections German Riding Ponies
Pepperknoll Farm
Whispered Wish Weser-ems

German Riding Pony Studs

Through Connections German Riding Ponies
Fox Creek Farms

Video

Do you have images or know more about the German Riding Pony breed? I’d love help completing this page, please contact me to get involved.

Country of Origin: Germany | Colors:
Don't forget to subscribe now to get the latest. It's Free.
© 2010 The Equinest