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The Trakehner Horse

 


photo by Pam Norton

  Profile of the Breed

Description and characteristics of the Breed.

History

by Patricia Goodman
Traces the origins of the Trakehner horse - From 400 years ago until its place in North America today.

The Trakehner Breeding Goal

As Defined in §21 of Trakehner Verband By-Laws

The First Major Importation by Gerda Friedrichs

Details of the early importations of Trakehner horses into North America in 1957 & 1963.  Includes information on these early bloodlines and where they still exist in North America today.

The Thoroughbred Influence

by Dr. Eberhard von Velsen
Translated by Helen K. Gibble
An in depth article on the early use of Thoroughbred blood and it's most influencial sire lines.

Sporthorse Conformation and the Breeder

by Dr. Robert Baird
A comprehensive examination of sporthorse conformation.  Written by the late Dr. Baird, ATA Distinguished member, past-President, and co-chairman of the Inspection Committe, as well as Chef d'Equipe & Chef de Mission for the Canadian Equestrian Team.