Arenberg-Nordkirchen
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen or Arenberg-Nordkirchner is a breed of small riding horse from north-west Germany. It was believed extinct in 1985, but in 1995 a small number were discovered, and since 1999 the population has remained stable at about 20 to 25 head.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Recognised use | show jumping and Pony riding |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q641693 |
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen or Arenberg-Nordkirchner is a breed of small riding horse from north-west Germany. It was believed extinct in 1985, but in 1995 a small number were discovered, and since 1999 the population has remained stable at about 20 to 25 head. The Arenberg-Nordkirchen is in the highest-risk category of the Rote Liste of the Gesellschaft zur Erhaltung alter und gefährdeter Haustierrassen, the German national association for the conservation of historic and endangered domestic animal breeds.
It originates in Germany and is recognised for show jumping and Pony riding. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q641693.
Sources: Wikidata (Q641693) · Wikipedia