Holsteiner: the German warmblood in show jumping

The Holsteiner is one of the most influential warmbloods in the history of show jumping. Here is an essential overview.

Origins

Originating in the German region of Schleswig-Holstein, it is considered the oldest of the warmbloods, with centuries of selective breeding behind it [1].

In show jumping

Despite a relatively small population, the Holsteiner is a dominant presence at the highest levels of international show jumping [1]. Many benchmark stallions, such as Casall, come from this studbook.

Learn more

See Holsteiner horses on HorseReport.ai, the profile of Casall or the overview of the main studbooks.