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The Trakehner is a large European warmblooded horse of East Prussian origin. It is normally of a lighter type when compared with other warmbloods. It holds the title of being called as the oldest warmblood in the world, with a history straddling almost 300 years to the foundation of the main stud Trakehnen in 1732.

"The East Prussian Warmblood Horse of Trakehner Origin" - its official label - hints to the ancestry of this magnificent breed: the region of East Prussia once a part of Germany, but lost to Russia during World War II.

This breed is originated from a small horse called the "Schwaike", bred locally in East Prussia. Known for its endurance and versatility, the Schwaike when crossed with imported English thoroughbred and Arabian stallions, resulted in the Trakehnen, the breed was named after the main stud it came from -Trakehnen. The original intention of the Trakehner was for utilizing in calvary mount.

The Trakehner can be of any shade, with gray, chestnut, bay, and black being the most common. The breed also comprises few roan and tobiano pinto horses. The Trakehner is primarily bred in Germany. Today's Trakehner is a large horse, standing normally between 16 and 17 hands. The Trakehner breed is distinguished by its immense substance and bone, yet displays surprising refinement, possibly more than any other European warmblood breed. It is an excellent performance horse with natural grace and balance. Regardless of their size, they got a fairly graceful look, with sloping shoulders and a pretty long back. Their well-built physique and splendid hindquarters enables them to acquire excellent jumping skills.

Their light build permit them to perform better in sport events when compared to other warmbloods. The Trakehner's known for its intelligence, athletic ability and friendly temperament, is mainly used for sport and hobby related activities.

Trakehner horses continue to do extremely well in most areas of equine competition, even though since World War II, when they were driven from their East Prussian native soil, the chief breeding region has been West Germany.