The Trakehner Horse
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The Trakehner was developed in the 18th century in what was East Prussia (Poland) from the Schwieken horse. Following the end of World War II, less than a thousand of these horse trekked west with refugees escaping the Russian invasion. These horses re-established the breed in Germany. |
| Origin: Poland/Germany. | |
| Colour: Any solid colour. | |
| Height: between 16 and 16.2hh. | |
| Conformation: attractive head with long neck, high withers, deep chest and rounded hindquarters, good feet. | |
| Character: spirited but tractable. | |
| Uses: riding, competition. |
