Accepted Breeds in the RWHR

Managed by Amanda Ward and Leigh Whittington


The following breeds are currently allowed to compete at RWHR sanctioned events. Horses must be at least 50% of one of these breeds to be eligible for competition

  • American Warmblood
  • Bavarian Warmblood
  • Belgian Warmblood
  • Canadian Warmblood
  • Cleveland Bay
  • Czech Warmblood
  • Danish Warmblood
  • Dutch Warmblood
  • Fredricksborg
  • Gelderland
  • German Riding Pony
  • Hanoverian
  • Hessen
  • Holsteiner
  • Hungarian Warmblood
  • Knabstrupper
  • Oldenburg
  • Rhinelander
  • Russian Warmblood
  • Selle Francais
  • Swedish Warmblood
  • Trakehner
  • Westephalian
  • Zangersheides
  • Zweibrueker


So what about sporthorses?


A Sporthorse results when a non-warmblood breed is crossed with a Warmblood (ie: an Appaloosa sport horse could result from crossing an Appaloosa with a Hanoverian). These horses will compete in the same classes as full-blooded warmbloods but will have their own stud book. As per previous rules of the RWHR, Thoroughbred x Draft Horse crosses are not permitted to compete with the RWHR.

If you think a breed should be recognized by the RWHR that is not currently on this list, do not hesitate to contact us!<