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Groningen Horse

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Groningen Horse

Intro

The Gronigan Horse is a heavy Dutch warmblood that has close connections to the Gelderland breed (although it is larger & more robust) like the Gelderland, the Groningan has essentially been absorbed into the Dutch Warmblood registry.

Groningen Horse

Image from ynskjen

Origins

This breed came from the northwestern province of Groningen and was created by crossing East Friesian and Oldenburg animals with native stock. The result was an attractive carriage horse with stylish action, great endurance and a charming character.

In 1970 the breed was left with only 1 purebred stallion, but breeding programs using mainly Oldenburg animals have proven successful in preserving characteristics.

Today the Groningan mainly lives on as a basic type in the Dutch Warmblood studbook.

Features

Average height 15.3 – 16.1 hands

Physique

Head is long with a straight profile
Neck is medium in length and muscular
Back is long
Hindquarters are powerful & muscular
Chest is wide & deep
Legs are short & strong with good joints
Hooves are well shaped

Traditional Colors

black | bay

Temperament

Calm, tractable & willing

Use

Pleasure mount
Show horse
Driving

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Country of Origin: Netherlands | Colors: ,
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