The Oldenburg horse
Originating in East Friesland and the Duchy of Oldenburg, this half-blood, the heaviest and tallest of the German light horses, descended from Friesian mares, was improved by the addition of Spanish (Spanish Genet), Neapolitan, Barbe, Anglo-Arabian, English Thoroughbred, Hanoverian and Trakehner stallions, and in the late 19th century, by Bai de Cleveland and the Yorkshire Carrossier.
It takes its name from its principal founder, Count A.-G. von Oldenburg, who lived in the 16th century. Recent contributions from Thoroughbreds and French Saddle, notably Furioso II, have refined the breed into a sport horse.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
Calm, stable, gentle, and courageous, this horse is strong and energetic. Gifted for jumping, its action is long, active, and slightly elevated.
Utilisations du cheval
This excellent carriage and military horse has become a first-class saddle horse, suitable for equestrian sports (show jumping, dressage and top-level driving).
Morphologie du cheval
Well-shaped, noble head. Straight or convex profile. Wide nostrils. Long ears. Powerful, massive body. Neck long, strong, elegantly carried. Fairly high withers. Shoulders long, powerful, sloping. Deep chest. Back a little long, powerful. Strong loins. Hindquarters wide, powerful. Croup strong, ample, horizontal. Strong, muscular limbs. Good bone structure. Wide joints. Short legs. Strong, well-shaped hoof. Tail set high. Coat: all colors permitted, but most often bay, dark bay, gray, black, but more rarely chestnut. Height: 1.65 to 1.75 m.
