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Kholmogorskaya
Description:
Kholmogorskaya breeds of cattle, dairy. Kholmogorsk is derived in the Arkhangelsk and Arkhangelsk counties of the province to improve local cattle have long been bred in the lower reaches of the Northern Dvina River, in the 18-19 centuries. Kholmogorsk improved cattle breeds by crossing with the Dutch breed. Read the rest of this entry »
Dutch Warmblood
The Dutch Warmblood is a “warmblood sport horse” breed. Warmblood simply distinguishes this type of horse from the “cold bloods” (draft horses) and the “hot bloods” (Thoroughbreds and Arabs). Sport horse refers to the intended use of the breed – as a competitive and recreational horse for the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, 3-day event, and driving.
History of the Dutch Sport Horse
The modern Dutch Warmblood evolved from the two “native” Dutch breeds – the Gelderlander and the Groningen.
The Gelderlander, which evolved on the light sandy soils of central Holland was a stylish horse of medium stature, frequently chestnut with flashy white markings; while the Groningen evolved on the heavy clay soils of northern Holland into a larger and heavier horse, frequently black. Read the rest of this entry »