The Oldenburg or Oldenburger is a warmblood horse from the north-western corner of Lower Saxony, what was formerly the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. The breed was built on a mare base of all-purpose farm
Oldenburg mare
The Oldenburg stallion Kranich was bred by Anton Günther in around 1640. His Spanish-influenced type was the style of the time.
1898 lithograph of a carriage-type Oldenburg showing both hip and neck brands.
Oldenburg brand showing the "O"-and-crown and last 2 digits of the life number
The Frederiksborger is Denmark's oldest horse breed, dating back to 1562. They were tremendously popular throughout the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and were considered status symbols in many Euro
This photo shows the extensive white markings and chestnut coloring typical of the breed.
The stallion "Bæveren III" of the Frederiksborg royal stud, painted in 1805. Bæveren III's line led to Bæveren 6 by Stærkodder, one of the oldest sire lines, descending from the Spanish stallion Superbe (b. 1683). The Bæveren sire line is estimated to have fully died out by around 1900.