Holsteiner — size comparison

The Holsteiner has a strong back, pronounced withers and powerful hindquarters. A large sloping shoulder and well-built legs aid free movement. The modern athle

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Holsteiner

Holsteiner Verband

ok. 168 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
approx. 550–700 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
HolsteinerHeight at withersapprox. 168 cm

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168–168 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Holsteiner — size comparison — facts and sources

The Holsteiner has a strong back, pronounced withers and powerful hindquarters. A large sloping shoulder and well-built legs aid free movement. The modern athletic type emphasises strength and coordination for jumping.

It comes from Schleswig-Holstein and belongs to Germany’s historical warmblood populations. Breeding increasingly focused on sport, particularly jumping. Modern assessment separately considers conformation, gaits and jumping technique to identify individual strengths.

Holsteiners are often energetic, task-focused and quick to respond. Powerful take-off and balance before obstacles and after landing are valued. Strongly associated with jumping, they also compete in other ridden disciplines.

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