Oberlander

The Oberlander Horse Association, established in 1999, is registered in British Columbia, Canada. It is guiding the breeding activities in North America by applying similar breeding standards as practiced in Bavaria. Breeding target of the Oberlander Horse Association: Oberlander Horses are 15 to 16 HH, canon bone size of 9 - 10 inch, weigh 1500 to... 1600 lb., have a strong, large frame, well muscled and deeply set with a long, broad, and divided croup, correctly positioned limbs with hard hooves and wide movements. The noble and beautiful cold-blood head, clean-cut legs and great movements in trot have their origin partly in cross breeding with the above-mentioned breeds. Oberlanders can be sorrel with a white or red mane and tail or bay with black points. One or more white stockings, plus white on the face is common. On occasion an Oberlander will be leopard spotted. It is clear, that the modern stock of the Oberlander Horse has roots coming from the Noriker, Pinzgauer and Sueddeutsches Kaltblut breeds. Its excellent performance is undisputed and has been proved for decades. Also, the uncomplicated temperament as well as the sociability were, and are particularly today, properties characterising this breed that are of particular significance in modern time. In view of the present lack of workers in agriculture and the frequent lack of experience in dealing with horses, the calm and agreeable temperament of the Oberlander is very important. Oberlanders are eager to work, with lots of stamina; you can expect an outstanding work performance from them, compared to any other breed of horse. They are a very elegant carriage horse and instant crowd-pleasers wherever they appear. They can be driven in all kinds of hitch configurations with no problems mixing stallions, geldings and mares. You will find the Oberlander employed at a number of tasks: driving events, showing at horse events, wagon and sleigh rides, drawing winter feed, hunting and packing, even for dressage, jumping, pleasure riding, working cattle, ...Read More