Are Trakehner horses good?

Trakehners are uncomplicated, calm, friendly horses that are willing to work and be ridden. An attractive horse with an elegant and refined head featuring eyes that are large and expressive. The neck is long and crested leading into a back that is straight and short.

Can Warmbloods be Palomino?

Equivale specializes in breeding top quality palomino colored warmbloods. All of our horses have 100% Dutch, Oldenburg, Hanoverian and German bloodlines. Our foundation stud who produced these palomino colored warmbloods is Blue Eyed Dream GF.

How much does a Trakehner horse cost?

The cost of a Trakehner horse can range from $5,000-7,500 for a foal and $10,000-$30,000 for an active competition horse. The most expensive Trakehner stallion, Kattenau, was sold for $314,000 at the 2018 Trakehner Auction. The Trakehner breed was born at the East Prussian state stud in the mid 18th century.

Are Trakehner horses good for beginners?

Because these horses can be quite powerful and athletic, especially in their movements, they might not be the best choice for casual riding or for beginners who do not have experience in working with horses. The Trakehner is the most refined and lightest of all warmblood horses.

What kind of blood does a Trakehner horse have?

The Trakehner is used as a “refiner” of other breeds, allowing an infusion of Thoroughbred and Arabian blood without the risks often involved in first generation outcrosses. Influential stallions include Abglanz for the Hanoverian, Herbststurm who influenced the Oldenburg, Marco Polo for the Dutch Warmblood,…

Why did Trakehner add Arabian blood to his horses?

The Arabian blood was added to offset possible flaws of the Thoroughbred. East Prussian farmers were encouraged to bring their mares, by then known for their hardiness and quality, to Trakehnen’s stallions. This enabled the rapid transformation of the breed into much sought-after army remounts: sure-footed, intelligent and athletic.

What did Trakehner horses do in World War 2?

Horses such as the Trakehner were used in World War II which, at the end, nearly destroyed the breed as Soviet troops advanced from the East, causing flight and expulsion of Germans during and after WWII. The main Stud and local residents were forced to evacuate between 20 January 1945 and March 1945.

Who was the owner of the Trakehner horse stud?

In 1739 the king gave it to crown prince Frederick II of Prussia, who often sold stallions to make money. After his death in 1786 it became state property, named Königlich Preußisches Hauptgestüt Trakehnen . Between 1817 and 1837 the stud added Arabian, Thoroughbred, and Hanoverian horse blood to their stock.