Württemberger

The Württemberger, or Württemberg warmblood, is a German riding horse associated with Baden-Württemberg and the Marbach state stud. Older Württemberger horses were useful coach and farm animals, but the modern type has been reshaped as a warmblood for sport. It is usually a medium to large horse with a substantial frame, an expressive head, a good length of rein, and elastic movement. Bay, chestnut, brown, and black are common, though individual registries describe color less as a defining feature than soundness, type, and performance potential.

In human use, the Württemberger is most often seen in dressage, show jumping, eventing, pleasure riding, and carriage work. Breeding programs select for rideability and athleticism while still valuing the calm, workmanlike temperament that made the regional horse useful in agriculture. Buyers should look at the individual horse's training, veterinary history, conformation, and family record rather than assuming all German warmbloods suit the same job. Like other large sport horses, it needs consistent conditioning, skilled farrier care, turnout, and feeding that supports muscle without encouraging excess weight.

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, Grey, 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