Gelderlander

The Gelderlander is the traditional Dutch warmblood type from Gelderland, valued for carriage presence, riding usefulness, and its role in the development of the modern Dutch Warmblood. Compared with specialized jumper or dressage lines, a Gelderlander often carries more substance and an old-fashioned all-purpose character. The type is associated with expressive movement, a strong body, and the ability to work in harness as well as under saddle.

People keep Gelderlanders for driving, recreational riding, classical-looking sport work, and preservation of a Dutch regional type that can be overshadowed by newer performance breeding. Registry language may place them within a larger warmblood studbook, so documentation and inspection status are worth understanding before breeding or buying. Good management is straightforward but should respect the horse's power: correct hoof care, thoughtful conditioning, and training that uses forward action without overloading joints or back.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White