E: [email protected] www.warlanderstudbooksociety.com.au Copyright 2020 Warlander Studbook Society. All rights reserved. ABOUT THE WARLANDER The Warlander has created in Western Australia in 1990 When judging F2 and F3 horses there should not be much and is derived from the closed studbooks of the oldest and difference between them and F1 with exception of them most strictly regulated purebreds - the Friesian and the carrying the 75% / 25% ratio and favoring one of the base breeds more (Friesian or Iberian). However, in the ‘horses’ breeds of the Iberian Peninsula (Andalusian (PRE), studbook we are seeing uniformity between the Lusitano and Menorquin). generations with no loss of the characteristics such as depth of bone and type in these ratios. The ratio of blood that qualifies a Warlander is no less than 25% or more than 75% of the base breeds together. The The Warlander horse is known for their comfortable ride. Warlander belongs to the baroque horse category and is They are a smooth horse that uses their back well. Their importantly a baroque horse in ‘type’ (round, compact with movement is ‘light’ and often flamboyant but importantly depth of bone). It is managed within a ‘closed’ studbook. they must use their hindquarter properly and their back No outside blood is permitted. legs must come well under their body mass in all gaits. The Warlander is entering its third generation (F3) and is The Warlander is bred specifically for 'racial type and temperament'. It is a versatile horse suiting a wide variety unique in that it must be racially correct (to breed of pursuits. However, part of the Warlander classification standard) in the first generation when the ratio is 50/50%. process system includes a performance section to measure Hybrid Vigour can come into play either enhancing the quality and encourage the breeding of Sport Aptitude. The horse or in some cases only adding height and ‘type’ is lost. philosophy of the studbook is to improve and cement a In these cases judges/assessors need to check that the uniform racial type for the Warlander horse and that 'form horse has not lost the characteristics (round not angular, will improve function. As like any studbook, improvement depth of bone), head characteristic and proportion and of the breed is the studbook’s primary goal. judge accordingly to the breed standard. BREED SHOW JUDGING GUIDELINES AT A GLANCE TYPE & A baroque horse in type which means it is ‘round’ (no angulation in top line) horse that has SUITABILITY substantial bone and a light agile movement. A strong bodied, close coupled horse with solid legs (bone) with a powerful hindquarter and back legs coming well under the body mass. A muscular, long, arched neck and a thick main and tail. The Warlander must present as a beautiful, noble horse and be distinctive to its base breeds. It is well suited for the haute ecole discipline of Classical Dressage and is a versatile in a number of different disciplines and activities. HEIGHT The Warlander is a horse breed. 15.1 to 16 hands is the preferred height in keeping with the breeds ‘baroque’ type. Less than 14.3 will not meet breed requirements. Up to 16.2 is permitted however, above this height (see Hybrid Vigour) the horse must ‘not’ have lost any of the breed characteristics; round body - not angular, good depth of bone, balanced proportion, head within breed standard and back legs coming well under the mass of body in all gaits. If the type has been lost then the horse must not be judged favourably. HEAD / EYE The Warlander has a deep forehead with large kind eyes. The head must be beautiful and pleasing to the eye. The profile is preferred straight however, a slight convex is allowed. Roman noses or dish faces are disallowed. NECK Of good length, muscular and arched DIMENSIONS The length of body can border between square and rectangular but the length of the legs ‘must’ be in proportion with the body. The legs must have good depth of bone and many horses will show a slight feathering. MOVEMENT The Warlander horse’s movement is light and agile. Importantly, they must carry their hind legs well under the body mass in all gaits. Horses that fail to do this must not be judged favourably as it is a fundamental of the breed standard. TEMPERAMENT A kind sensitive and intelligent horse. Warlander horses can only be of solid colour (no and COLOUR spots or broken colours allowed). They are usually grey, black or bay and dilute colours like buckskin and palomino are allowed. PRESENTATION Can be presented naturally (main and tail free) or plaited in either rosettes or braid. Handler No stipulations. Can be English, Iberian (Spanish / Portuguese) or black / white trouser and shirt or tasteful baroque outfit as long as horse and handler are clean and tidy. OFFICIAL WARLANDER BREED STANDARD Component Sub Ideal Undesirable component Breed type General The Warlander is a baroque horse in type. It must present as a ‘round’ horse with no angulation. Substantial bone, a muscular, long arched neck, a light footed, agile movement with good use of the back and hindquarter (back legs coming well under the body mass in all gaits) characterize the breed. Harmonious and pleasing to look at the first impression should be is that this is a ‘distinctive’ type (from its combination of Friesian and Iberian blood). Height & Proportion The Warlander is a 'horse' breed and must measure no less than 14.3 hands (145.3 cms) as an adult. The horse is must be placed in a square but not exceeding a rectangle with a ratio between front end, middle section, and hind end of 1:1:1. Height for Approved Breeding mares 15.1 (153.41 cms) and for Approved stallions - 15.3 (155.44 cms). 15.1 to 16 hands is the preferred height in keeping with the ‘baroque’ type. Up to 16.2 is permitted however over 16.2 is not encouraged unless Hybrid Vigor has occurred (F1) and these horses must be judged on retention of breed type (round, not angular, depth of bone, proportion and beauty). Exterior Head An expressive, noble head that is Head too long, forehead to short, dull glazed eyes, in perfect proportion to the body. small eyes, Roman Nose or Arab head. Over or The profile is preferred straight but under-bite, heavy jaws, crude head and lacking slight convex is allowed. The expression. Short mouth forehead is deep, the ears are small to medium and pointing slightly inward at the tips is desirable. The eyes are placed far apart and should be large and triangular in shape, alert, yet soft with an air of gentleness and intelligence. Large nostrils with an inverted comma shape. The jaw is light and mouth opening long. Lips are firm and tactile. Hair The Warlander horse has an abundance of hair in the form of mane and tail, and some will have slight feathering at the fetlock. The coat must be fine and silky. Colouring The coloring must be solid with Strictly no broken colours (piebald or skewbald) or grey, black, bay being the most Spots (Appaloosa) are allowed. common. White markings are allowed below the knee and facial markings such as star and snip acceptable. Only colours recognised (registered) by the mother studbooks for Iberian horses are permitted in Warlander horses including dilute genes (Perlino, Cremello, Champagne, Buckskin, Palomino, Grulla), Chestnut and Rabicano. Neck A long neck that is lightly arched Straight or horizontal. Short or heavy or poor- with a well-muscled top line (less muscled. Rises too deep from the chest The so in mares), narrowing towards neck should not be so erect that it limits the a long poll (hand width) and a movement of the back. Short or heavy Poll. poll/neck connection that No room at the throat. displays enough room at the throat. The neck shows elevation and comes out well from the chest and has a flowing connection with the withers. Shoulder The shoulder is long and sloping Short shoulder (an angle with a horizontal line Steep or straight shoulder 'Hollow' behind between 45 and 50 degrees). the withers The angle of the chest has to be minimally 90 degrees. Chest Wide and roomy and in Narrow Chest proportion to width of hips Ribs The ribs are long and curved. Barrel chested. Too short or too long Withers A broad wither that flows into the Poorly developed and with an insufficiently flowing back. connection. Too flat or too pronounced. Back The back is strong and muscled Weak (sway-back) or too tight (roach backed) (not tight or weak). The back has a No flowing connections. flowing connection with the wither and loins. The length of the back is proportionate to the length of the front end and hindquarters and is slightly concave Loins The loins are strong, broad and Narrow well-muscled (not tight or Raised, poor muscled, sunken sunken). They have a flowing No flowing connection to the croup connection to the back and croup. Croup The croup is slightly sloping, well- Short muscled and long (measured Too much slope or two straight Roof- between the vertical lines of the shaped, poor muscling point of the hip and seat bone) High tail set, too high in the croup and and ties well into the back. rounded (seen from behind) Croup with a groove running down the middle Gluteal The gaskin muscle is long and Too short and little muscling developed. Legs Front legs The front legs are as seen from the Knock Kneed front placed perpendicularly with Base narrow or wide Standing a hoof width in between.