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Bavarian Warm Blood
Originating in the Rott Valley of Bavaria this breed dates back to before
the time of the Crusades. Until fairly recent times the breed was known by
the name of Rottaler, taking the name from the area where it came, a highly
regarded place for raising horses . The Bavarian was used as a war horse and
as such it was considered to be an equal to the Freisian.
During the eighteenth century the breed was influenced by some of Great
Britains horses; The English Thoroughbred and the Cleveland Bay. Also Norman
and Oldenburg blood was introduced. It is now used as a heavyweight riding
horse. It stands at about 16h.h. is Chestnut in colour with a quiet
temperament.
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