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User Login Email: Password:    » Forgot Password?  » New Member Sign Up Visitors Online: Today's Visits: Yesterday's Visits: Horses Menu Home Horses For Sale Welcome to Oldenburger ! You are here: Terrific-Horses.com > Horse Breeds > Oldenburger Book Search: Oldenburger Description The Oldenburger originated from East Friesland and Oldenburg and was developed in the 17th century. The base stock for the Oldenburger was the old Friesian horses found in the areas between the Netherlands and the River Weser then Spanish and Neapolitan horses were imported. In the 18th century there was a change in the Oldenburger from the coach horse to a more sophisticated carriage horse that was also easily ridden. Half-bred stallions of Thoroughbred and Norfolk Roadster blood were being crossbred to the Oldenburger by the end of the 18th century. Then there was no other blood introduced until the end of the 19th century in which Thoroughbreds, Cleveland Bays, Hanoverian, and Norman were crossbred. This made the Oldenburger a practical general-purpose riding horse with fine paces and freedom of action. The modern Oldenburger stands on average 16.2 to 17.2 hh and has a powerful body but is lacking in speed. This horse has a calm disposition. The Oldenburger may have a head profile that may be convex, strong shoulders, good withers, long back, deep body and chest, with muscular quarters, and sturdy legs. The Oldenburger can be shown in dressage or as a jumping horse. Google Ads

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