Brandenburger
Encyclopedia
The Brandenburger is a warmblood
horse
breed originating in Germany
.
in the 15th century although at that point, there was not a uniform or standardized breed.
The development of the modern Brandenburger sport horse during the mid-20th century was achieved by utilizing Trakehner
s, Hanoveranians
and English
Thoroughbred
s. The national and state stud of Neustadt/Dosse
, which was founded by King Frederick Wilhelm II
in 1788, had substantial influence on the development of the Brandenburger.
Following reunification with the former German Democratic Republic
(East Germany), stallions from Hanoverian bloodlines and lines which came via Redefin
gained a big influence on the Brandenburg breed. These included inter alia the:
The stallion Komet who came from Mecklenburg
, and who miraculously escaped the enforced castration that was the rule for unapproved stallions in East Germany at that time, later became a great sire and produced a series of successful showjumping sires such as Kolibri by Kobold and Kogani I by Kobold I.
A comprehensive blood rejuvenation has taken place since 1990, through the newly-founded breeders' association. Since then, mainly Holsteiners from the Ladykiller xx line and the Cor-de-la-Bryère-SF lines, but also stallions from Oldenburg
have gained predominance.
In 1999, the breeding stock encompassed 1,927 registered broodmares and 76 sires. The Neustadt/Dosse state stud is the breeding centre. This is where the stallion approval takes place in October every year.
and driving
sports as well as in pleasure riding
. Poetin
, a Brandenburger mare, was a successful dressage
horse and sold for a record amount at auction: 2.5 million Euros.
Warmblood
Warmbloods are a group of middle-weight horse types and breeds, primarily originating in Europe, registered with organizations that are characterized by open studbook policy, studbook selection, and the aim of breeding for equestrian sport...
horse
Horse
The horse is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus, or the wild horse. It is a single-hooved mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature into the large, single-toed animal of today...
breed originating in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Characteristics
The Brandenburger is a well-balanced horse with a lively temperament, an easy to get along with character and little tendency to nervousness.History
Horse breeding was first mentioned in documents in the Brandenburg MarchMargraviate of Brandenburg
The Margraviate of Brandenburg was a major principality of the Holy Roman Empire from 1157 to 1806. Also known as the March of Brandenburg , it played a pivotal role in the history of Germany and Central Europe....
in the 15th century although at that point, there was not a uniform or standardized breed.
The development of the modern Brandenburger sport horse during the mid-20th century was achieved by utilizing Trakehner
Trakehner
Trakehner is a light warmblood breed of horse, originally developed at the East Prussian state stud farm in the town of Trakehnen from which the breed takes its name...
s, Hanoveranians
Hanoverian (horse)
A Hanoverian is a warmblood horse originating in Germany, which is often seen in the Olympic Games and other competitive English riding styles, and have won gold medals in all three equestrian Olympic competitions. It is one of the oldest, most numerous, and most successful of the warmbloods...
and English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
s. The national and state stud of Neustadt/Dosse
Neustadt an der Dosse
Neustadt an der Dosse is a town in the district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 4013 . It has a total area of 75.62km², and lies close to the river Dosse.-History:...
, which was founded by King Frederick Wilhelm II
Frederick William II of Prussia
Frederick William II was the King of Prussia, reigning from 1786 until his death. He was in personal union the Prince-Elector of Brandenburg and the sovereign prince of the Principality of Neuchâtel.-Early life:...
in 1788, had substantial influence on the development of the Brandenburger.
Bloodlines, breeding, and prominent sires
German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic , informally called East Germany by West Germany and other countries, was a socialist state established in 1949 in the Soviet zone of occupied Germany, including East Berlin of the Allied-occupied capital city...
(East Germany), stallions from Hanoverian bloodlines and lines which came via Redefin
Redefin
Redefin is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.Redefin is mostly known because of the state stud farm of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which was foundet in 1812....
gained a big influence on the Brandenburg breed. These included inter alia the:
- Detektiv line (via Duell by Duellant, Dollarprinz by Dollart, Dispondeus by Direx),
- Goldschaum xx line (via Gottland by Goldstein),
- Adept line (via Abendwind by Adept, Akzento by Arzano).
The stallion Komet who came from Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a federal state in northern Germany. The capital city is Schwerin...
, and who miraculously escaped the enforced castration that was the rule for unapproved stallions in East Germany at that time, later became a great sire and produced a series of successful showjumping sires such as Kolibri by Kobold and Kogani I by Kobold I.
A comprehensive blood rejuvenation has taken place since 1990, through the newly-founded breeders' association. Since then, mainly Holsteiners from the Ladykiller xx line and the Cor-de-la-Bryère-SF lines, but also stallions from Oldenburg
Oldenburg (horse)
The Oldenburg is a warmblood horse from the north-western corner of Lower Saxony, what was formerly the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. The breed was built on a mare base of all-purpose farm and carriage horses, today called the Alt-Oldenburger...
have gained predominance.
In 1999, the breeding stock encompassed 1,927 registered broodmares and 76 sires. The Neustadt/Dosse state stud is the breeding centre. This is where the stallion approval takes place in October every year.
Uses
Brandenburgers are to be found in all spheres of ridingEquestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
and driving
Driving (horse)
Driving, when applied to horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart, sleigh, or other horse-drawn vehicle by means of a harness and working them in this way...
sports as well as in pleasure riding
Pleasure riding
Pleasure riding is a form of equestrianism that encompasses many forms of recreational riding for personal enjoyment, absent elements of competition. Pleasure riding is called "hacking" in British English, and in parts of the eastern United States and Canada...
. Poetin
Poetin
For the President of Russia, see Vladimir PutinPoetin was a world-class dressage horse that was the 2003 World Young Dressage Horse Champion in the six-year-old division, and sold for a record amount at the PSI Auction in Germany....
, a Brandenburger mare, was a successful dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
horse and sold for a record amount at auction: 2.5 million Euros.