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The Holsteiner is a breed of horse originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany. It is thought to be the oldest of warmblood breeds, tracing back to the 13th century. Though the population is not large, Holsteiners are a dominant force of international show jumping, and are found at the top levels of dressage, combined driving, show hunters, and eventing. ==Breed characteristics== Holsteiners are medium-framed horses averaging between 16 and 17 hands high () at the withers. Approved stallions must be a minimum of 16hh and mares a minimum of 15.2hh ().〔 The type, or general appearance, exhibited by Holsteiners should be that of an athletic riding horse.〔 As a breed, Holsteiners are known for their arched, rather high-set necks and powerful hindquarters.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Description of the Holsteiner Horse )〕 The heavy neck was perpetuated even in modern Holsteiners with the help of Ladykiller xx and his son, Landgraf.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Landgraf )〕 In centuries past, Holsteiners retained the hallmark Roman nose of the Baroque horse, but today it has been replaced by a smaller head with large, intelligent eyes.〔 These conformational characteristics give most Holsteiners good balance and elegant movement.〔 Before the onset of mechanization, these horses were used in agriculture, as coach horses, and occasionally for riding. The closed stud book and careful preservation of female family lines has ensured, in an era of globalization, the horses of Holstein have a unique character. While the active gaits, arched neck, and attractive manner in harness of the early foundation bloodstock have been retained, the breed survived because of the willingness of its breeders to conform to changing market demands.〔 The high-headed jump and leg faults were corrected with supple, basculing jumping technique and structurally correct improvement sires.〔 In the past 15 or 20 years, even more pronounced refinement and aesthetic appeal have occurred.〔 The easiest way to identify a Holsteiner is by the hot brand on the left hip, which is given to foals when they are inspected for their papers and passport. Foals outside of the main registry can receive an alternate brand.〔 In most cases, the last two digits of the life number are part of the brand. Many male Holsteiners have names beginning in the letters "C" or "L" due to the dominance of male lines perpetuated by Cor de la Bryére, Cottage Son xx, and Ladykiller xx.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Naming of Foals )〕 However, since Holsteiners from those families are used to add jumping ability to other warmblood breeding programs, non-Holstein warmbloods also often have those initials. Fillies, though, are named by year with I and J being the same year and Q and X not being used. For example, fillies born in 2008 and 1986 had names beginning in the letter "A".〔 The use of the sire's name as part of the name of his offspring is discouraged.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Holsteiner horse」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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