Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: All You Need to Know About the Belgian Warmblood

The Belgian Warmblood or BWP is a relatively new
breed. Up until the 1950's it was illegal to
breed light horses in Belgium as the government
sought to keep its famous Brabant bloodlines
pure. Illegal breeding programmes were carried
out until the government finally decided to
legalise warmblood breeding programmes in 1953.
Mares and stallions were imported from all over
Europe and a rigorous breeding programme was
commenced.

The result was a highly successful sport horse of
sturdy conformation and robust health. The BWP
has a compact, well built body with broad
hindquarters and strong hind legs. The average
height of the BWP is 16 to 17 hh and the breed
has proven its worth in many different
disciplines such as dressage and show jumping.

The BWP breeding programme is highly regulated
and horses that fail to meet the strict
regulations of the breed are not eligible for
breeding. The successful management of the
bloodlines of the breed has resulted in the likes
of legends such as Big Ben, Sapphire and Darco.

At the age of 3 or 4 BWP stallions are subjected
to a "Hengstenkeuring" (stallion evaluation test)
which involves an inspection of the horses'
confirmation and loose jumping ability. The horse
also undergoes a veterinary evaluation and
finally the horse is evaluated under the saddle.
Horses that do not pass this test are not
eligible for breeding. Mares are also evaluated
but are not required to undergo an evaluation
under the saddle.

The goal of the BWP registry is to produce horses
that are easy to ride, that have pleasant
personalities and can be used as riding horses as
well as for participation in international sports
events. Health and confirmation are important
aspects of the breed.

The BWP comes in a wide range of colours such as
chestnut, grey, black, bay and brown with a few
pintos.

The BWP has established itself as a superior
dressage and show jumper as well as an
accomplished sport horse and the breed has
achieved worldwide popularity due to its hardy
constitution and versatility. It is a force to be
reckoned with in all the popular equestrian
events.

The versatility of the Belgian Warmblood has
enabled the breed to become one of the world's
most successful and sought after sport horse
breeds in a very short period of time. The BWP
has taken the equestrian world by storm in almost
every discipline and the future is very bright
for the breed.

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