Gelderlander

The Gelderlander is a Dutch breed of warmblood horse. It was bred in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands as a carriage horse capable also of farm work. It declined in popularity in the mid-twentieth century. In 1965 it was one of the foundation breeds of the Dutch Warmblood or KWPN, the other being the heavier Groninger horse from the north.: 462  It is registered in a division of the Royal Dutch Warmblood Horse Studbook, which also has divisions for the Dutch Warmblood and for the Dutch Harness Horse.: 462 

Gelderlander
In harness, four-in-hand
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): endangered-maintained: 83 
  • DAD-IS (2021): endangered
Other namesGelders Paard
Country of originHolland
Traits
Weight
  • 600 kg
Height
  • Male:
    168 cm
  • Female:
    165 cm

It is an endangered breed;: 83 : 168  in 2017 the breeding population numbered 600 mares and 35 stallions.

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