The rise of Dutch Warmbloods
ntil the 1970s, Dutch Warmblood breeding methods focused mainly on conformation, movement and specific bloodlines. By 1980, scientists and the Dutch government started using advanced genetic selection methods to improve performance in sport horse disciplines such as showjumping, dressage, eventing and driving. The result was the formation of the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN). Registered KWPN Dutch
