Last updated: 3 July 2026

Horse breeds

Trakehner

An elegant warmblood breed with Thoroughbred and Arabian influence.

Origin
East Prussia / Germany
Character
sporty and athletic
For beginners
With experienced guidance
Trakehner

Origin

The Trakehner originally comes from East Prussia / Germany. An elegant warmblood breed with Thoroughbred and Arabian influence. Known for presence, stamina and talent for dressage and eventing.

Appearance and character

In-app indicators

Dressage
Jumping
Own mind
Sweet
People-oriented

These are simplified app indicators, not fixed breed laws. Every horse is different.

Good for beginners?

The Trakehner is more of a sporty, energetic type. Beginners ride this breed best with guidance from an experienced instructor.

Did you know?

The Trakehner is considered one of the more refined warmblood breeds.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Trakehner come from?

The Trakehner originally comes from East Prussia / Germany. An elegant warmblood breed with Thoroughbred and Arabian influence.

What is the character of the Trakehner?

An elegant warmblood breed with Thoroughbred and Arabian influence. Known for presence, stamina and talent for dressage and eventing.

Is the Trakehner good for beginners?

The Trakehner is more of a sporty, energetic type. Beginners ride this breed best with guidance from an experienced instructor.

Can I mix the Trakehner with another breed?

Yes. In the HorseJournal Breed Mixer you pick the Trakehner and a second breed, and the app creates your own dream breed with a name, a trilingual profile and an illustration.

Breed Mixer

Mix the Trakehner with another breed

Pick two real breeds and HorseJournal creates your own dream breed. Below are two examples of a cross with the Trakehner. In the app you name your dream breed yourself, get the full trilingual profile, save it to your horse and make your own share card.

Cross of the Trakehner with the Arabian
Trakehner × Arabian
Cross of the Trakehner with the Irish Cob / Gypsy Cob
Trakehner × Irish Cob / Gypsy Cob