A Kisber Felver is a rare Hungarian breed of horse that is known for its intelligence and athleticism.
This horse is known for being highly adaptable and able to handle a variety of tasks.
Keep reading to learn more about this interesting breed!
Kisber Felver Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Kisber Felver:
| Height (size) | 15.3 – 17.0 hands high |
| Colors | All solid colors including palomino and buckskin |
| Country of Origin | Hungary |
| Common Uses | Sport and general riding |
Kisber Felver Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
Kisbéri félvér means ‘a half-bred from Kisbér’.
This breed was developed for military purposes around 1853 at the Kisber stud farm by crossing Thoroughbreds with local Hungarian horses.
The goal was to create a cavalry horse that is stronger and not as nervous as the Thoroughbreds.
The studbook was established in 1860.
The breed almost went extinct during World War I and II.
150 Kisber Felvers were brought into the United States as war booty in 1945, and were auctioned off in 1947.
The surviving horses were transferred from Kisber to Dalmand in 1961, where they continue to be bred today.
The import of Trakehners from Germany began in the 1950s.
These horses had a significant impact on the breed and account for 20–25% of the Kisber Felver’s ancestry today.
In modern days, the breed has found widespread usage in different equestrian sports.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
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Temperament/Personality
Lively but gentle, friendly, very intelligent
Physical Characteristics
A medium sized, big boned horse of Thoroughbred conformation, and good ground covering movement.
Colors
All solid colors including palomino and buckskin
Height (size)
15.3 – 17.0 hands high
Stallions
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Mares
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Weight
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Blood Type
Warm
Common Uses
Sport and general riding
Health
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Popular Traits
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Feeding/Diet
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Country of Origin
Hungary
Ancestors
Local Hungarian horses, Thoroughbreds, lately Trakehner