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- Pedigree
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- Internal characteristics
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OUTER APPEARANCE
In 2007, the Trakehner breed will celebrate its 275th anniversary, making it the oldest riding horse breed in Germany which has long been acknowledged as an original breed, even internationally.
Genetically, the Trakehner breed can be traced back directly to the foundation of the Main Stud in Trakehnen by royal decree of the Prussian King in 1732. Even to date, Trakehners are the only riding horse breed bred in accordance with the principles of pure breed, with a high genetic proportion of English and Arabian thoroughbred, Shagya and Anglo-Arabian, and in keeping with the selection criteria set out below.
The Trakehner Verband's (Trakehner Association) mission is to promote this original breed in its particular, Trakehner-specific form and to ensure the best possible progress in breeding through appropriate action.
The breeding goal is a riding and sport horse of Trakehner type that is rideable and talented for many uses, with good interior values.
Size: the aim is 160 to 170 cm of height to be measured by stick at the withers.
Type: The Trakehner is the most noble German riding horse breed, characterised in particular by the Trakehner breed type. A desired feature is the outstandingly elegant appearance of a riding horse with great lines that is at the same time harmonious and noble, characterised by expression, nobility and distinctive features. Trakehner type is to manifest itself in a lean and expressive head, a large eye, a well shaped neck, sculpted muscles as well as correct, clearly defined limbs. Breeding stallions and broodmares should also display the typical expression of their gender. Conformation: Desired features are a large-lined and harmonious body which enables the horse to perform in equestrian sport.
These include: a medium long neck that tapers towards the head, good freedom in the throat latch, a large, sloping shoulder, well defined withers that extend far into the back, a functionable back, meeting the requirements for an athletic sport horse and combining movement, swinging, strength and balance, a long, slightly sloping, powerfully muscled croup as well as a harmonious division of the body into forehand, mid-section and hindquarters. Also desirable is a well-defined foundation matching the body, with correct, large joints, medium long pasterns and well-shaped hooves, promising long years of use.
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