Holsteiner is one of the most ancient German races of horse. Rudiment of race dates from the thirteenth century the north German province of Schleswig-Holstein.

In the beginning, the original goal was bringing up high horse with good movements. These horses were developed by crossing the old German mare with the Spanish and Neapolitan stallion. It was the race very respected by German farmers for his perseverance, calm and resistance.The first recorded race data from this period were found during the reign of Duke of Holstein and Gerhard I. Having realized the great benefit of the horse as good workers in agriculture and useful partner in the war, the reputation of the horse in Europe is increasingly growing.The biggest influence on the development of the former had imported stallion and English – and the three Half-Blood stallion breed Yorkshire Coach Horse (Burlington Turk, Owstwick and Brillant). This race attaches a very dynamic movement, coordinated movements and good temper. After World War, Holsteiner is more often used by horse riders in English for improving the breed. Modern Holsteiner is characterized by very fair, correct and rhythmic movement and therefore is represented in the ride where he is able to achieve outstanding results.

Holsteiner has a very, very massive, but elegant body, sure step and excellent jumping ability which puts it in one of the best race for competing with hurdles. He is also used for performances and for every type of presentations.
Eyes of Holsteinera are big, expressive and he has a lively view. Sometimes he used to flare by moving his nostrils and ears.
Limbs of these horses are ideal – broad knees, short tibia (size 20-24cm) and centaury with broad position of the front legs and deep chest.
The influence of English sanguine horse was improved and the quality of hooves that were in the ancient Holsteinera was poor. These horses are very strong and have well formed neck, rump and back.

Walking or smooth riding is very useful and usually comes to the fore in dressage. It is equally good for driving and riding.

His height is about 170cm and he occurs in all primary colors-black, brown, grey…Quality of these horses are evaluated every year in so-called “keurings”, where horses are classified according to their potential in the group and receive scores for both exterior and movements, and the genetic potential and who have transferred to the offspring. This strict selection is contributing to the preservation and further development of the breed in a positive direction.

Holsteiner horse is a good character, very intelligent, sensitive and well-meaning, which are on the highest podium in the disciplines “Equestrian”, even in prestigious competitions such as Olympics and World Championships.

One of the most famous and influential Holstein breed is Landgraf, which is the best of all according to many opinions.

His genes are reliably transmitted to offspring, which achieved outstanding results. Descendants of Landgraf earned approximately $ 7 million mainly in the inguinal competition, and this amount from is increasing day by day.