Dutch Warmblood

A warmblooded sport horse, the Dutch Warmblood is typically used for recreational and competitive purposes, such as driving, three day events, jumping, and dressage. The Dutch Warmblood is the direct descendent of the Groningen and the Gelderlander. There are several different types of Dutch Warmblood Horses and most are bred in an area of Holland.

The Riding Horse Type, also called the rijpaardtype, is known best for its athleticism. It has soundness and excellent characters, making the breed prime for vaulting, combined driving, dressage, and jumping.

Another type is the Show driving Type, also called Tuigpaardtype. This type of Dutch warmblood horse is typically used as a show horse, in areas where high stepping, style, and extravagance is warranted. With this type of breed, the Hackney and the Gelderlander is typically used.

Finally, the Basic Type, also called Basistype. This are more relative to the earlier versions of the Gelderlander. This breed of Dutch Warmblood horse is typically used to maintain the Old Gelderlander gene pool, farm work, driving, and riding.