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a warmblood built like a linebacker but jumps like it forgot it has mass.
means a German warmblood horse breed originally bred for coaches and cavalry, now reengineered into an elite show-jumping athlete.
from traced to the marshlands of Schleswig-Holstein since the 13th century, where monks bred sturdy horses for farm work and war; centuries later, breeders infused thoroughbred and yorkshire coach horse blood to lighten the frame for the show ring.
oldest studbookdocumented breeding records since 1225
brand markbranded with a shield and crown on hip
olympic dominanceproduced more jumping medalists than any other breed
low numbersfewer than 20000 registered mares worldwide
for instance
ludger beerbaum's ratina z — olympic gold, barcelona 1992, holsteiner mare
marius — foundation stallion behind modern jumping lines
capitol i — legendary sire, dominated bloodlines in 1980s