Swiss Warmblood
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The Swiss Warmblood, also called the Einsiedler, was founded in the 10th century on the local Schwyer stock. It was first bred at the Benedictine Monastery of Einsiedeln. They are now raised at the Federal Stud at Avenches.
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[edit] Origins
This horse was founded in the 10th century, but then improved in the 19th century by Anglo-Norman mares and a Yorkshire coach horse stallion named Bracken. The breed's most important bloodlines are from Anglo-Norman horses. The three most important of them were Ivoire, Que d'Espair, and Orinate de Messil. The Swedish Warmblood Aladin also had a strong influence on the Swiss Warmblood, along with two Holsteiners, Astral and Chevalier.
[edit] Body
This breed is big, calm, and well built. They usually stand about 16.2 hands high (66 inches).
[edit] Uses
Swiss Warmblood horses are often used for riding. They are suitable for all sorts of riding. Also, the Swiss Warmblood is an ideal cavalry troop horse.
[edit] Breeding
To breed, these horses need to go through tests.
The stallions are tested at 3 1/2 years old and then again at 5 years old. In testing they have to go through jumping courses, dressage, cross-country, and driving. Stallions are only selected if their parents have proven performance ability.
Swiss Warmblood mares are tested at 3 years of age. They cannot be registered unless their parents are registered as half-breds.
