Buyer question
How long does a Trakehner horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Trakehner horse a lifespan of 25–30 years.
Source: the Trakehner horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Trakehner horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A refined warmblood from East Prussia with a closed studbook that admits only Thoroughbred, Arabian and a few related bloodlines. Trakehners are elegant, athletic and sensitive, and excel in dressage and eventing.
- Origin
- East Prussia, 1732
- Best fit
- Dressage, eventing
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate keeper)
- Temperament
- Sensitive, intelligent
What to weigh
Trakehners are more sensitive than many warmbloods and reward tactful riding. As with any sport horse, joint and soundness checks matter before purchase.