Why Are Some Horses Called Warmbloods? Definition ... | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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I recently watched a rider on a large warmblood horse gracefully leap an obstacle during an eventing competition. The horse’s controlled athleticism was breathtaking to witness and made me want to learn about warmblood horses.

Horses with a pedigree that includes cold and hot-blooded horses are warmbloods. The original warmblood breeds were offspring of large coach horses crossed with smaller Arabians and Thoroughbreds. Warmbloods are typically intelligent, have calm temperaments, and are exceptional athletes.

Most people that follow horse competitions are familiar with warmbloods. They are always at the top of the contender boards, but a lot more t...