Pfalz-Zweibrücker

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Names:  Pfalz-Zweibrücker.

Origin:  Germany: Rhineland Pfalz.  (The stud is now used to breed East Prussian-Trakehner horses.)  An elegant German breed of large-sized riding horses evolved in 1755 by the crossing of Arab, Persian, and Norman stock.

Breeding:  Zweibrücken Stud founded in 1755 by Duke Christian IV of Zweibrücken.  Norman, Persian and Arab horses formed the foundation of a breed of useful saddle horses and also improved the quality of indigenous breed.  Stud closed down by Napoleon I and the horses seized.  Refounded after restoration of the surviving horses by purchases of English and French horses.  Stud completely destroyed in 1945.  Restored on a small scale after the War (WW2), but closed down in 1960.

Description:  Medium-heavy, fast-moving, elegant warm-blood horse with strong Arab influence.

Action:  Smooth movements in walk, trot and gallop, covering the ground.

Body:  Neck, beautifully set on and carried.  Clearly marked withers; strong back with well-connected, rather straight quarters and with tail set and carried well.  Well-placed shoulders.  Considerable depth.  Ample barrel.

Color:  Any colour but chestnut usual.  Usually sorrel, often with white markings on the head and feet.

Head:  Very refined with clear Arab traits.

Legs:  Clean, hard and healthy, with sound tendons and joints.

Size:  16 to 17 hands.  63-67 inches.

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Features:  Robust, with good nerves and quiet manners.

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