Characteristics Of A Horse Race: Trakehners

Characteristics of a horse race: Trakehners

Among the most elegant hot blood horses, the trakenher cannot be missing, a breed originally from East Prussia. Its origins date back to 1264 during the dissemination of Christianity. The little locals called Schweiken were crossed with pure English and Arab stallions, the name of the main stallion from which it came from: Trakehnen was given to this new horse: Trakehnen. The burst of World War II was very close to destroying the race since its homeland was taken by Russia forcing residents and animals to flee. Only 700 trakehners survived at that time, thanks to the efforts of their rescuers and the reputation of the race could be careful and reconstruct its population.

Your appearance

Although the trakehner became more resistant at the beginning of the 20th century, it is still considered one of the most elegant and light blood horses that exist.

The general form of their bodies reminds the Purasangre a lot and its characteristic light of light and rectangular form. They also have the conical heads of pure blood with a wide front that narrows towards a snout.

His head presents a rectilineal profile with a good proportion, a very wide front and large eyes. It has strong limbs and hard helmets. Their rear rooms are powerful, which places them in one of the best horses in obstacle jump races.

As for their fur, they usually present solid layers in different colors such as brown, alazan or black.

TRANKENEN TEMPERAMENT AND CARE

Trakehners are considered one of the pure more kind, they are sensitive and somewhat difficult horses to handle. Although worthy of great intelligence and always willing to learn.Experienced riders and coaches and accustomed to handling sensitive horses and can be firm while they remain gentle and respectful to probably find excellent mounts. They are not recommended for beginner riders or with little experience.

As for their care, these horses are very similar to other sports. Although there are certain factors to take into account, their metabolism is very similar to pure blood, that is, they require abundant diet.

In addition, the fact that they are horses of great intelligence causes them to remain entertaining at all times in order to prevent stress and vices.

Trakehners can be prone to laminitis, but in their case it is generally due to stress related to boredom instead of eating in excess. In the same way, they can develop cramps due to lack of stimulation. These horses need regular exercise mounted.