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B. Warmbloods (IMS) 8894;Mike Yoder, NCSU, Directorof 4-H Youth Livestock Program1. These are breeds that originated as a result of light horse breeds (also knownas hot blooded horses) being crossed on draft horse breeds (cold bloodedhorses).a. Warmbloods are used for eventing (for hunts, jump), jumping anddressage.b. Dressage is a competitive event that combines gates and maneuvers wherehorses are judged on their precision and response to rider commands.c. Warmblood events are performed in English tact.d. Warmbloods range from 15-1 to 17 hands high and weigh between 1200and 1600 pounds,e. Warmbloods are preferably a solid color with few or no white markings.The majority of warmblood registries do not have closed studbooks.2. Hanoveriana. Origin Germany.b. Noble horse with outstanding ability in international equestrian events.3. Trakehnera. Origin – East Prussia, originally as a new type of cavalry mount for thePrussian army.b. First brought to North America in 1957, this breed excels in dressageevents because of its “floating trot”.4. Holestinera. Origin – Germany.b. Bay color only with few white markings.c. Noted for carrying its head in a beautiful arch and its excellent jumpingability.5. American Warmblooda. Origin – United States from sporting horses.b. Consist of horses with varying breed backgrounds that quailify bypedigree or individual performance and conformation.6. Irish Drafta. Origin – Ireland.Summer 2003346825 Equine Science I