World Equestrian Games - The Dutch Warmblood and His Bid For Dressage Reign
The Dutch Warmblood has made quite a name for himself over the past 15 years, and there are many very good reasons for this.
Firstly, it is important to note that there are two very distinct types of Dutch Warmblood bred there today, one for dressage and one for show jumping, while the North American Dutch Warmblood Registry has line breeding ideas of its own for the hunting ring.
One thing that remains true to form, however, is that there is a temperament and build of this breed for nearly every advanced equine sporting circuit in action today.
The only realm that he has not been pushed toward so far is eventing, but we aren't counting him out of the running just yet.
Over the past six years alone, the Dutch Warmblood has steadily gained favor in the dressage ring, and as of last year stood second in overall registry ratings only to the Hanoverian.
The traits being pulled out of Dutch dressage horses are in high demand, and the breeders are taking note and paying attention.
There will be a great amount of comparison and contrasting between the two breeds during the FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, as all eyes will be anxious to see if the Dutch can sneak out ahead of the pack this year.
Suiting, though, considering that the Hanoverian was one of the finer breeds used to restore smoothness and refinement to the mechanized Dutch Warmblood after the first and second world wars were through with him.
The dressage temperament of the Dutch Warmblood is one of definitive patience, intelligence, and urgency to please.
This was one of the original traits which made this breed so successful as a fine carriage horse during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
When coupled with the strong and elegant lines of a well conformed horse, these traits are difficult to match in the dressage ring.
The jumper class of Dutch Warmblood is strained more toward energy and stamina.
It was early on in the breeding of the Dutch Warmblood that jumping emerged as an innate talent, and the refinement of this trait includes allowing a bit more tenacity in the temperament.
Determination and a greatly courageous head are needed for the jumping circuit, and this breed gives his all under every circumstance.
Lines are crossed with more certainty and intentionality each year, as the gentle disposition of this horse on the whole is one of his most desirable traits, and as such is being heavily protected against warming by hotter temperaments.
Firstly, it is important to note that there are two very distinct types of Dutch Warmblood bred there today, one for dressage and one for show jumping, while the North American Dutch Warmblood Registry has line breeding ideas of its own for the hunting ring.
One thing that remains true to form, however, is that there is a temperament and build of this breed for nearly every advanced equine sporting circuit in action today.
The only realm that he has not been pushed toward so far is eventing, but we aren't counting him out of the running just yet.
Over the past six years alone, the Dutch Warmblood has steadily gained favor in the dressage ring, and as of last year stood second in overall registry ratings only to the Hanoverian.
The traits being pulled out of Dutch dressage horses are in high demand, and the breeders are taking note and paying attention.
There will be a great amount of comparison and contrasting between the two breeds during the FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, as all eyes will be anxious to see if the Dutch can sneak out ahead of the pack this year.
Suiting, though, considering that the Hanoverian was one of the finer breeds used to restore smoothness and refinement to the mechanized Dutch Warmblood after the first and second world wars were through with him.
The dressage temperament of the Dutch Warmblood is one of definitive patience, intelligence, and urgency to please.
This was one of the original traits which made this breed so successful as a fine carriage horse during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
When coupled with the strong and elegant lines of a well conformed horse, these traits are difficult to match in the dressage ring.
The jumper class of Dutch Warmblood is strained more toward energy and stamina.
It was early on in the breeding of the Dutch Warmblood that jumping emerged as an innate talent, and the refinement of this trait includes allowing a bit more tenacity in the temperament.
Determination and a greatly courageous head are needed for the jumping circuit, and this breed gives his all under every circumstance.
Lines are crossed with more certainty and intentionality each year, as the gentle disposition of this horse on the whole is one of his most desirable traits, and as such is being heavily protected against warming by hotter temperaments.
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