Why the Oldenburg is the Pride of Germany
Oldenburg horses are some of the most prized in all of Germany and although they represent a small fraction of registered horses they are beautiful and excel in a variety of different areas. The horse is named for the region where it is bred. The region is small and thus only produces a small number of foals each year. The region is in the center of the Hanoverian region, which also produces its own variety of horse. Bloodlines can be traced many years all the way back to the Fresian horse.
This breed was first used as a carriage horse. It is now used for dressage, equestrian competition and as a companion horse. These horses were bred with other breeds like Hanoverian, Spanish and Thoroughbred. This breed has speed, strength and power. The predominant coat color is black although you can find this breed in other coat colors as well. The majority of breeding is done by breeders who belong to an organization designed to protect the bloodlline and preserve this majestic breed.
If you want to begin breeding horses, there is much to be learned. You will need to decide whether you want to buy a brood mare and find an outside stallion or buy both a sire and a dam. The gestation period for horses is around 11 months, with many horses being born in the winter months. The reason for this is so they will have an advantage in competition against horses in their age group. This differs from life in the wild where foals are often born in spring. The mating period, if you want your foal to be born in spring, should take place in early fall. There is lots of information about horse breeding to be found online and in books. You should be able to find plenty of titles at your local library and bookstore devoted to this subject.
Whether you want to breed the Oldenburg horse or want to buy one, you are sure to be satisfied with the strength, beauty and trainability of this magnificent animal. To find out more about this breed of horse, you may want to inquire with some breeders or organizations devoted to it. Examples include the Oldenburg Breeding Society and the International Sporthorse Registry.
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