The Arenberg-Nordkirchen Horse
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen is a small, rare riding horse native to north-west Germany. In 1985, the breed was believed to be extinct, but small numbers were discovered and their population remained stable at twenty to twenty-five head since 1995. According to the Rote Liste of the Gesellschaft zur Erhaltung alter und gefahrdeter Haustierrassen, the national association for the conservation of historic and endangered domestic animal breeds, this horse breed is in the highest risk category. For more information on this horse breed, download the Horse Scanner app. You can also learn about other breeds and species from the app.
GEH
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen Horse is a semi-feral horse from the area around Castle Nordkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Duke of Arenberg first started breeding these horses in 1923 near the castle. They were valued as small horse types for riding and were robust, good-natured, and sporty. Unfortunately, they are now near extinction due to the popularity of the German Riding Pony.
The Arenberg-Nordkirchner Pony is a rare breed, but it has many descendants, including the German Reitpony. Although they are not specifically mated, many German Reitpony horses trace their ancestry back to Arenberg-Nordkirchner mares. This breed is not well known, so preserving it is not a priority. The ancestors of this breed usually go extinct by the third generation.
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen horse is a small riding horse from northern Germany. It comes in different colors, including chestnut, bay, and gray. It is commonly used for sport and hobby riding, but is also available for jumping. This breed is considered to be in danger of extinction due to its small size. It is currently listed on the GERA’s Rote List. If you would like to own an Arenberg-Nordkirchen Horse, you’ll have to pay close attention to its health and longevity.
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen Horse is an endangered breed and has been listed as critically endangered by the German government. The name of this breed means “Shagya Arabian,” but it also refers to the Percheron, Friesian, and Pony club. This breed is still being kept alive in the region by the Society for the Preservation of Endangered and Historic Horses.
FAO
The Arenberg-Nordkirchen Horse is a critically endangered species classified as Category I: Extremely Amenazad by the FAO, the United Nations’ conservation agency. The breed was not included among the 151 reported horse breeds in Alemania. A duke in Arenberg, Germany, began the breed in 1923 to create a small elegant horse for semi-salvage purposes in Westfalia.
Originally from northwestern Germany, the Arenberg-Nordkirchen is now critically endangered. It was thought to be extinct in 1985, but some private individuals began breeding from the small horses they imported. In the early 1990s, the population reached about 20-25 animals. Although the breed is rare, it is still very popular. The Prince of Arenberg, a German nobleman, purchased some Dulmener mares and colts from Great Britain and introduced pony blood to improve riding quality.
Sadly, the Arenberg-Nordkirchen is near extinction and classified by the FAO as critically endangered. The name is derived from an Arabic word meaning “five mares.” Its ancestors were Arabian and Persian, and some of these horses came to Australia in the late 17th century. While it is hard to say exactly when the first Arabian horse was imported to Australia, the first recorded imports of these animals to Australia probably occurred between 1788 and 1802.
