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In response to the demand for competition horses, the United Kingdom began developing it's own warmblood over recent years. Although standards have been established, considerable variation in type exists among breeding stock due to the variety of breeds used for foundation stock.
Since the end of the 1960s, British riders sought their jumping, driving and dressage mounts from continental Europe. Near the end of the 1970s, the British Warmblood Society was established to bring recognition as selectively bred horses throughout Europe. Continental imports primarily consisted of Hanoverians, Dutch Warmbloods, and Danish Warmbloods. This imported stock was also crossed with local British breeds. Thoroughbreds, which have done well in both dressage and jumping, comprise a large percentage of local foundation stock. The Society's goal was to produce a uniform and recognizable type from this foundation. A British Warmblood is required to have a minimum of 50% recognized continental warmblood in its veins. Potential breeding stock is then graded and tested.
British Warmbloods tend to be athletic and supple, qualities suitable for jumping and dressage. The average height is variable, ranging from 15.3 hands to 16.3 hands high. Most solid colors are acceptable. The British Warmblood shows more refinement than its European relations. It is a high-quality, athletic horse with a robust conformation suitable for competition.
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