Ostfriesen and Alt-Oldenburger
The Alt-Oldenburger and Ostfriesen are representatives of a group of horse breeds primarily from continental Europe called heavy warmbloods. The breed has two names because the same horse was bred in two regions in the most north-western part of Germany: East Frisia and the former grand duchy of Oldenburg.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Recognised use | combined driving |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q432976 |
The Alt-Oldenburger and Ostfriesen are representatives of a group of horse breeds primarily from continental Europe called heavy warmbloods. The breed has two names because the same horse was bred in two regions in the most north-western part of Germany: East Frisia and the former grand duchy of Oldenburg. The name "Alt-Oldenburger", alt meaning "old", simply distinguishes this horse from its descendant, the modern Oldenburg, which is bred for sport.
It originates in Germany and is recognised for combined driving. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q432976.
Sources: Wikidata (Q432976) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)