Westphalian for sale

The Westphalian horse breed is one of a number of German Warmblood breeds like the Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Trakehner etc. The Westphalian, like all German Warmbloods, is named after the area in Germany from which it originates – Westphalia. This area is known to have the last semi wild horses of Germany.

In Germany, the Westphalian Warmblood breed is the second largest in numbers (after Hanover).

The Westphalian is well known for having naturally elastic, springing gaits. Like other German warmbloods, these horses are very well tempered, taking well to training and performing dependably under saddle. The breed has evolved from a working animal into a sport horse, with a finer bone than its predecessors, and these horses are bred to be naturally friendly and athletic.

Some people also like to ride them in the hunt field, taking advantage of their intelligence, athleticism, and good nature. A well trained Westphalian is suitable for riders at a wide range of skill levels, although the horses will perform better with experienced riders. For young riders who are considering pursuit of equestrian sports as a career, a Westphalian can be a valuable and dependable companion.

Westphalians are also popular in North America in show hunter competition.

Westphalian Achievements: Dressage and Show Jumping

• In 2007, the studbook was ranked #7 worldwide in show jumping

• In 2007, the studbook was also ranked #7 in dressage by the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses.

Westphalian Achievements: Olympic Level

• Westphalians have been holding records for inidivdual gold dressage from 1984 Los Angeles Olympics right through to the 2000 Sydney Olympics