If you are looking for a horse that is versatile, sensible, and stylish then the Swedish Warmblood may be the perfect breed for you.
These horses are used for everything from dressage to jumping and make great companions.
In this blog post, we will explore everything you need to know about the Swedish Warmblood.
So, if you are curious about this magnificent breed, read on!
Swedish Warmblood Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Swedish Warmblood:
| Height (size) | 16.0 – 17.0 hands high |
| Colors | Most commonly chestnut, bay or seal brown, but grays are also seen, while true blacks are rare. White markings on legs and face are common. |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Common Uses | Jumping, dressage, eventing, general riding, driving |
Swedish Warmblood Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
The Swedish Warmblood is descended from stock that was brought to Sweden from a variety of countries in the 17th century.
The most significant of these imports were Spanish and Friesian stock; the remainder came from Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Russia.
These horses were then crossbred with local mares in order to produce horses that were suitable for use in the Swedish military.
Breeding took place at two studs – the stud farm of Strömsholm in Västmanland established in 1621, and at the Flyinge Royal Stud in Skåne established in 1658.
In the late 19th and early 20th century, further Arab, Thoroughbred, Hanoverian, and especially Trakehner sport horses were imported.
These were used to improve the breed by increasing its size and strength as well as making it more consistent in terms of type.
A studbook was formed in 1874.
In 1928, the Swedish Warmblood Association was established as the exclusive keeper of the Swedish Warmblood stud book, and with the mission of producing horses who were versatile, had excellent movements, and a pleasant disposition.
The popularity of these animals spread to other nations, with the first formal inspection taking place in North America in 1981.
The Swedish Warmblood Association of North America (SWANA), which was established in the 1980s, continues to promote and preserve the consistency of this breed in North America.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
“Swedish Half-bred”
Temperament/Personality
Gentle, stable-minded
Physical Characteristics
The head is neat, and it is attached to a long neck.
The shoulders are sloped and muscled, and the back is straight.
The hindquarters are rounded and the cannons are short.
The body is overall compact, and the legs are strong.
They are known to be sound, strong, and versatile animals with flowing gaits.
Colors
Most commonly chestnut, bay or seal brown, but grays are also seen, while true blacks are rare.
White markings on legs and face are common.
Height (size)
16.0 – 17.0 hands high
Stallions
n/a
Mares
n/a
Weight
Average 1,200 lbs (545 kg)
Blood Type
Warm
Common Uses
Jumping, dressage, eventing, general riding, driving
Health
n/a
Popular Traits
n/a
Feeding/Diet
n/a
Country of Origin
Sweden
Ancestors
Native stock crossbred with different imported animals, later: Thoroughbred, Arabian, Hanoverian and Trakehner