Size
1.52 – 1.58 meters.
Color
Gray, Black, Bay, Chestnut.
Physical Attributes
They have keen eyes, a straight profile, and a nice, relatively tiny head. Sloping shoulders, noticeable withers, and a long, well-set, muscular neck accompany their large, deep chest. They feature muscular hindquarters, well-muscled croups, compact midsections, and well-sprung ribs. Their legs have distinct joints and tendons and are dry and musculated.
Characteristics and Genetics
The Wielkopolski horse first appeared in Central and Western Poland in 1964. The Mazurka-Poznanski horse is another name for this breed, which was created by mating Mazury and Poznan horses. A rare breed, the Poznan was bred at the studs of Racot, Posadawo, and Gogolewo. It was a cross between the Arabian Thoroughbred, Hanoverian, and Trakehner. The Mazury, on the other hand, derived from the Trakehner horses and developed in Poland as a riding horse. Arabian thoroughbreds, in addition to the Mazury and Poznan, were also incorporated, creating a stunning, elegant breed with a polished, balanced, and fluid stride.
The Wielkopolski horse comes in two varieties; the lighter one is utilized for competitive riding, and the heavier one is used for both riding and harnessing.
Temperament/Personality
Accommodating and pragmatic temperament
Ancestor
These horses are originated from Mazuria and Poznan as ancestors Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Anglo-Arab Trakehner, later
Interesting Fact
Another Polish Warmblood breed, the Malopolski, is produced in the Little Poland (Malopolska) region, which is smaller than Wielkopolski and less suited to show jumping.
Uses
Wielkopolskis make excellent sport horses and have had success in show jumping, cross country, dressage, and eventing while being relatively unknown outside of Poland. They make great harness horses as well.
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