Oldenburg:  The Great Treasure of Germany

 

The power, splendour and trainability of the wonderful Oldenburg Horse are truly a fine thing.  But what else do we know about this horse?  Here is some information that may be of your interest.

 

Background

This horse’s bloodline is goes all the way back to the Fresian Horse.  This horse is named after a place at the center of the Hanoverian region of Gemany where it is bred.  Because this place is modest in size, there are only a few foals produced per year.  It is so little that they represent only a little percentage of registered horses.  Regardless, the Oldenburg Horse is the most treasured breed in the country.

 

Features and Uses

Oldenburgs are fast, strong and powerful especially that in the past these horses are originally bred to pull carriages.  Today, it stands out in different fields such as equestrian competitions, dressage and companionship.  They are predominantly black in color although other colors may also be encountered.

 

Breeding

Breeders from organizations that protect the bloodline of this horse mainly take charge of most of the breeding.  One of these organizations is the Oldenburg Breeding Society and International Sporthorse Registry.  These institutions help disseminate awareness of this breed.  Books and the internet can also be helpful in informing people.

 

In terms of breeding an Oldenburg, an option of acquiring a sire and dam, or buying a brood mare and then finding somebody else’s stallion may be chosen.  It can be crossbred with the Hanoverian, Spanish or Thoroughbred breeds.  It is advisable that you time the delivery of these horses during winter season.  This raises the chances of it being better than other horses of around the same age.  Wild horses on the otherhand are usually born during springtime.  Should you want a foal born during this season, then mating should take place in early fall.