Czech Warmblood

The Czech Warmblood, Czech: Český Teplokrevník, is a modern Czech breed of warmblood sport horse.^[2]

Czech Warmblood

Conservation status	FAO (2007): not listed[1]: 34  DAD-IS (2023): not at risk[2]
Other names	Czech: Český Teplokrevník
Country of origin	Czech Republic
Use	sport horse, principally show-jumping and dressage
Traits
Height	165–175 cm[3]: 228
Equus ferus caballus

History

The Czech Warmblood was selectively bred from the mid-twentieth century by cross-breeding local mares with stallions of various breeds; these may have included Oriental and Spanish horses, and others of the Furioso, the Hanoverian, the Oldenburger, the Thoroughbred and the Trakehner breeds.^{[4]: 459 [3]: 228}

It is the most numerous breed of horse in the Czech Republic.^[3]: 228 In 2021 the population was reported as about 18000–20000; the conservation status of the breed was listed as 'not at risk'.^[2]

Two other warmblood breeds of the area are at least partly assimilated into the Czech Warmblood population: the Moravian Warmblood or Moravský Teplokrevník; and the Kinsky or Kůň Kinský, formerly known as the Golden Horse of Bohemia. Separate stud-books for these were established in 2004 and 2005 respectively.^{[4]: 459 [5][6]}

Characteristics

The Czech Warmblood is a robust, powerful horse bred with strong bones. The breed has a strong neck on an elegant body, a broad, long back, and good hooves, though they are sometimes flat. The mane and tail are very thick.

The Czech Warmblood is a relatively long-lived, unpretentious and relentless horse. The breed is willing and teachable with a very good temperament. Most are black, chestnut, bay or dark bay.

The stud farm in Kladruby plays a major role in the breeding of the Czech Warmblood. In the pedigree book, many other breeds are mentioned, for example Thoroughbred, Selle Français, Arabian and Anglo-Arabian.

Use

The horses are used principally in show-jumping and in dressage; they are also suitable for recreational riding.^[3]: 228