The aim of the Society of Schleswiger Horse Breeders is
to nurture and preserve the Schleswiger Draught Horse. The first
Society of Schleswiger Draught Horse Breeders was founded in 1891 and
the brandmark V.S.P. was introduced. As the society in 1976 was
liquidized
the number of horses registered had dropped to 35 mares and 5 stallions
and the breed was taken under the wings of the Horse Stud Book
Schleswig-Holstein
/ Hamburg. The society of Schleswiger Horse Breeders (VSP) as it is
known
today was founded in 1991, now there are approximately 190 members.
Some
200 mares and 30 stallions are now registered.
The society, together with the Horse Stud Book Schleswig-Holstein /
Hamburg organize the annual stallion classes, the showing of the mares´and
the foal-branding.
Every year there is a visit to one of the VSP members in Schleswig-Holstein
where either one can ride or drive the horses. An excursion is also offered.
Last year, to s'Hertogenbosch (1998) in the Netherlands where the society of Dutsch
Trekpaarden and Haflinger, with approximately 300 Draught horses and Haflinger
to a stallion class and mare show were presented. This year (1999) a group is
travelling to Estonia where a Schleswiger stallion is stationed. Next year (2000)
there are plans to visit the breeders of the Cheval Breton in Brittany.
If you're interested in our Society and horses please send an Email
to info@schleswiger-kaltblut.de
or get in touch with Bernd Hansen, Tel.: 0049 4626-1019.
English: Barbara Hopf