The holstein is normally bay,black,brown,chestnut or grey.
Its native to Germany but are now found on most continents. It originated in the mashlands of germany during the 13th century. The area was famous during the Middle Ages for the quality horses bred for monks. in 1686 lasws were createdto ensure the quality of the Holstein and make it worthwhile.
Further improvements to the breed were made as the need for a faster coach horse and lighter cavalry horses in the 16th and 18th centuries. The reputacion for the Hostein grew through out the 17th and 188th centuries and in 1797 the number of Holsteins exported reached 10,000.
In the mid 1940's Thoroughbred blood was introduced created one of Germany's greates horses. They are ideal for Jumping, dressage and eventing and usually finish near the top at internacional equine events.
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