The Swedish Saddlebred
In the 17th century, Charles X of Sweden founded a Royal Stud in Flyinge to provide horses for his stables and army. Native Swedish mares were crossed with Holsteins, Hanoverians, Friesians, Frederiksborgs, Trakehners, Arabians, Thoroughbreds and Oldenburgs. The Trakehner and Hanoverian were particularly influential in the creation of the Swedish Warm-blood. The Stud Book was opened in 1874.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
Balanced, gentle and docile, this is a solid, powerful and fast horse. His gaits are clear, straight and well balanced. He is a good jumper.
Utilisations du cheval
This former cavalry horse has become one of the best in sport. Versatile, he is noted for eventing, show jumping and especially dressage and carriage driving.
Morphologie du cheval
Fairly strong head. Broad forehead. Straight or convex profile. Long ears. Compact, solid body. Long, arched neck. Prominent withers. Muscular, sloping shoulders. Deep, ample chest. Straight back. Good loins. Excellent hindquarters. Croup very muscular, ample, rather horizontal. Strong, long limbs. Wide, dry joints. Well-made, solid hoof. Tail set high. Coat: all simple colors. Size: 1.50 to 1.70 m.
