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Trakehner Horse

Purpose:

Trakehner is a light warmblood breed of horse, originally developed at the East Prussian state stud farm in the town of Trakehnen from which the breed takes its name. Trakehners compete in all equestrian disciplines; however, they are particularly prized as dressage mounts, due to their sensitivity, intelligence and way of going. There is a number of famous Russian Trakehners in sport.
The Trakehner is used as a "refiner" of other breeds, allowing an infusion of Thoroughbred and Arabian blood.

Characteristics:

The Trakehner typically stands between 157 and 173 cm. They can be any color, bay, chestnut and black are the most common. Owing to its Thoroughbred ancestry, the Trakehner has rectangular build, with a long sloping shoulder, good hindquarters, short cannons, and a medium-long, crested and well-set neck. The head is often finely chiseled, narrow at the muzzle, with a broad forehead. It is known for its "floating trot" - full of impulsion and suspension. The Trakehner possesses a strong, medium-length back and powerful hindquarters. Trakehners are athletic and trainable, with good endurance, while some are more compliant than horses of other warmblood breeds. Trakehners breed true to type, due to the purity of the bloodlines, making it valuable for upgrading other warmbloods.

Breeding area:

Today there are several studs in Russia, most of them located in Rostov region and Kaliningrad region.