Gelderlander

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The Dutch Province of Gelderland has a tradition of excellence in horse breeding. The province gives name to an excellent breed of horse which has evolved over the last century. The Gelderland is a result of extensive crossbreeding between old local breeds, notably the Friesian, and numerous imported breeds, including the Thoroughbred, Hackney, Oldenburg, East Friesian, and Anglo-Norman. Originally, the Gelderland horse was used in light agricultural work, and road harness in which its stylish gait was appreciated. More recently, the Gelderland has been used for riding, and its abilities as a superb jumper are becoming well-known.

Physical Description

The Gelderland's varied genetic heritage is evident in its appearance. Although warm-blooded, the nose is frequently convex (Roman) and the head is plain. It has a medium-sized neck and rather long back. The tail is set quite high. This breed has good shoulders, generous quarters, and clean legs. It stands between 15.2 and 16 hands. The most common colors are chestnut and gray, with frequent white markings on the face and legs.

Origin

The Gelderland is bred in the province of Holland of the same name. It is descended from crosses between the Dutch Friesian, German East Friesian, Thoroughbred, Rackney, and Anglo-Norman horses.

Notes of Interest

The Gelderland is a successful example of the careful crossing of different types of breeds to achieve a new breed of horse. For instance, its substantial body and stylish gait reflect its Hackney ancestry. Its docile, cooperative temperament reflects the influence of the Friesian, and its excellent jumping ability is probably due to Thoroughbred influences. The Gelderland, in short is a rare instance of combined excellence in the attempt to create a new breed of horse.​

 

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The Gelderland, or Gelderlander, is a warmblood breed of horse that was developed in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands.


Characteristics
Gelderlands are chestnut, bay, black, or gray, and can have white markings on the face or legs, though occasional skewbalds can be found. Their heads are long and flat with a straight profile, large eyes, mobile ears, and the neck is well shaped and muscular with an arch. Their withers are prominent and broad, and their backs are straight and long, with the croup being short and flat. The tail is usually set high, the chest is full and deep, the shoulder long and sloped, and the legs are muscular with long forearms and strong, broad joints. Hooves are usually broad and strong. This breed of horse usually stands at 15.2-16 hands high.

Origin
This warmblood horse originated in the sandy province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Native mares of this province were crossed with Andalusian, Neapolitan, Norman, Norfold Roadster, and Holstein stallions to produce the Gelderland (also known as the Gelderlander). In the nineteenth century, other breeds were introduced, such as the East Friesian, Oldenburg, Hackney, and Thoroughbred. Today the Gelderland is used as a carriage horse and as a show jumper. It has an effective high stepping trot. Since the late 1960s, the Gelderland was been absorbed into the Dutch Warmblood breed and have not been officially bred since then. A few breeders, though, still maintain this old breed​