Trakehner

Origin: Area now known as Germany
Color: Any Solid Color
Main uses: pleasure riding, competition, and dressage
Blood Temp: Warmblood

Also known as East Prussian
Established at Trakehner stud in 1732 by Friedrick Willian I
Modern version made up of Schweiken (extinct), Arab, and Thouroughbred
Ancient version made up of Schweiken (extinct), Mongolian pony, and maybe Turkenemian
Excellent dressage and jumping horse
One of the most elegant breeds known to man today
Breed declined in World War II. In winter about 700-800 mares and a few stallions traveling west with people fleeing from Russians. Before that there were 25,000 Trakehners registered, after that there were only 1,200. The remaining horses were than used to rebuild the breed