Trakenenskaya horse breed: history and description

The birthplace of these beauties – East Prussia. His name trakenenskaya breed of horses received by the eponymous location Trakenen, which translates as “the woods near the swamp”. The story of this horse, at first glance, is not so rich in centuries-old tradition, enjoyed by such well-known breeds, like Kabardian, English or Arabic. But this does not prevent tractinsky horses is famous throughout the world for its exceptional sporting qualities and beauty.

Breed History

Year of birth breed is 1732 minutes. Actually, this year the opening stud on the direct decree of the Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm II. And there is your story trakenenskaya breed of horses (photo). Official recognition of the breed occurred later in 1786. And before that there was an active breeding work. To improve trakeena (or traken) purchased the best examples of Arab stallions and English breeds. And these labors have borne fruit. At the end of the 18th century, the horses of a new breeding became regular participants of the most prestigious races in the 19th century for the Prussian Royal court was delivered exclusively trakenenskaya breed of horses, and at the beginning of the 20th century tracery was proclaimed one of the best riding in Europe.

Dramatic periods

During the Second world war the breed was on the verge of extinction. During the bombing in the district of Konigsberg and Trakeena killed hundreds of horses, from breeding stallions managed to keep only four individuals. At the end of the war Tractinsky the stud moved to the Soviet Union in the form of a trophy. Further breeding was carried out under the supervision of the all-Union Institute of horse breeding, under the personal control of Marshal Budyonny. And in the time of Khrushchev trakenenskaya breed of horses the second time was on the verge of death: the horse was considered inappropriate, and breeding horses have literally gone under the knife. For the revival of the breed took decades. Today traken back in the list of the most prestigious sports and horse breeds in the world. There are two types – “Russian” and “German” - the descendants of horses who managed to preserve the Soviet Union and Germany in the postwar decades.

Breed Characteristics

Trakenenskaya breed of horses refers to a half-breed sports horse. It is a large animal, up to 165-180 cm at the withers, strong and muscular. The Suit most often Bay, red, sometimes gray, rarely – grey in apples. Long neck, lightweight, wide head, strong back, croup is elongated, compact. This horse's rhythmic movement, a long stride and a trot. Legs relative to the body is not very long, but very strong and bouncy. It is this quality & ndash; anyone – and brought the horse in the forefront of sport horses, which have no equal in overcoming obstacles. While trakeena show good results in dressage and show jumping, and eventing. It is enough to remember the Olympic champion of 1980, the stallion Trakehner breed with the nickname Ash, which is famous throughout the world under the saddle of the famous Elena Petushkova. Excellent conformation, riding and sports horses quality contribute to improve many other breeds used trakenenskaya breed of horses. Selling thoroughbred trakhanov possible in many regions of Russia. It is advisable to buy them only tribal horse plants with a good reputation.

Trakenen has taken root on Russian soil and became one of the recognized favorites in the classic equestrian sports. In addition, the horse - man, horse-partner and this is confirmed by the real fans of this Prussian breed.