The Oldenburg is a breed of horse originating in
Germany. They are most popular for use today in
the sports of dressage and show jumping. The Oldenburg have a range of types
within the breed.
But all Oldenburg stock are chosen for their athletic ability, calm temperament,
and strength. They
are breed specifically for use as sport horses, and excel both in show jumping
and in the dressage
arena. The horses have several characteristics that are found in most of the
world's sport horses
of today: a sloping shoulder, long neck, and strong hindquarters. The breed
comes in a variety of
colors, although bay, black, and brown are the most common. The horses are
usually 16.1-17.2 hands
high, and are generally very trainable. They are not noted for speed, and have
high knee-action from
their carriage-horse days, but this does not detract from their abilities as a
showjumper.