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Altwürttemberger Horse Breed
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Heavy warmblood
- Origin
- Germany
- Height
- 1.6 cm
The Altwürttemberger is a heavy warmblood horse from Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its history reaches back to the 16th century and the Marbach stud farm. The breed is mainly descended from the Anglo-Norman stallion Faust. It worked in agriculture until World War II, then declined. An association formed in 1988 to save the remaining horses.
What the Altwürttemberger is
The Altwürttemberger is a horse breed from Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is classed as a heavy warmblood and stands about 1.6 meters high.
The breed was used for agricultural work until World War II. Its history places it among horse breeds from Germany.
Where it began
The breed's origins reach back to the 16th century at Marbach, Germany's oldest stud farm. Its studbook was created in 1895, and the breed was established at the start of the following century.
The Altwürttemberger is mainly descended from the Anglo-Norman founding stallion Faust.
Historical strengths
Its heavy warmblood type suited the agricultural work for which it was used before World War II.
The breed has a long recorded connection with Marbach and a documented studbook dating from 1895.
What changed
After World War II, the Altwürttemberger declined because there was less use for it.
Only a small number of specimens were saved when an association formed in 1988.
Price
No purchase price is given for the Altwürttemberger.
Who may want another breed
Look at other horse breeds if you want a horse whose documented background is not tied to Germany or to agricultural work.
Verdict
The Altwürttemberger suits readers interested in a German heavy warmblood with origins reaching back to the 16th century at Marbach and a clear working history. Its decline after World War II and small surviving population are central parts of its story.
What stands out
- Origins reaching back to the 16th century at Marbach
- Heavy warmblood type linked to agricultural work
- Mainly descended from the Anglo-Norman stallion Faust
Worth knowing
- Its agricultural role declined after World War II
- Only a small number were saved by the 1988 association
- The breed was established at the beginning of the following century after a long development
Suits
- Readers seeking a German heavy warmblood
- Those interested in historic agricultural horse breeds
Think twice if
- You want a breed with origins outside Germany
- You are not looking for a horse tied to agricultural history
In short
Choose the Altwürttemberger if its German origins, heavy warmblood build and agricultural heritage fit what you are seeking. The breed's origins reach back to the 16th century at Marbach, with ancestry chiefly traced to the Anglo-Norman stallion Faust. It is also a breed shaped by decline: changing demand reduced its role after World War II, and an association later worked to preserve the remaining horses. Consider another horse if those historical details do not match your priorities.
Questions
Where does the Altwürttemberger come from?
It comes from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and was developed at the Marbach stud farm.
What type of horse is an Altwürttemberger?
The Altwürttemberger is a heavy warmblood horse.
How tall is an Altwürttemberger?
Its recorded height is 1.6 meters.
What was the breed used for?
It was used for agricultural work until World War II.
When was its studbook created?
The Altwürttemberger studbook was created in 1895.
What is the breed descended from?
It is mainly descended from the Anglo-Norman founding stallion Faust.
Why did the breed decline?
It declined after World War II because there was less use for it. An association formed in 1988 to save a small number of specimens.
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Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- Altwürttemberger — Xocolatl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Aegidienberger — BS Thurner Hof · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bavarian Warmblood — Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Beberbecker — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Black Forest Horse — Xocolatl · Public domain · file page
- Brandenburger — Florence.Skowron · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Dülmener — Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Edelbluthaflinger — Haflingermaus · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Classic Pony — Freia Schultz-Friese · Public domain · file page
- German Part-bred Shetland Pony — Shetta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Riding Pony — Sara Landvogt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Trotter — Hartmut Reiche · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · file page
- German Warmblood — Eponimm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Hanoverian horse — Alain Laurioux CDDENE · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Heck horse — Robin Müller · CC BY-SA 2.0 de · file page
- Hessisches Warmblut — Krypt · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Holsteiner horse — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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