{"id":155,"date":"2020-09-01T14:41:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T14:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/?p=155"},"modified":"2020-11-23T09:54:50","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T09:54:50","slug":"cold-hot-and-warmblood-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horseycounsel.com\/cold-hot-and-warmblood-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Hot, Cold, and Warmblood Horses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s clear that different horses have different personalities, and most of the time these traits are dictated by their breed. However, since there are more than 300 horse breeds in the world, a horse’s temperament can also be identified quickly through its cold-blood, warmblood, and hot-blood nominations. The differences between cold, warm, and hot-blooded horses are quite obvious, as each horse type has well-defined personality traits, as well as physical attributes.<\/p>\n
Hot-blooded horses have fiery temperaments, which is why they are best suited for racing and other athletic events. Cold-blooded horses are large, strong, calm, and willing to work. They are mostly used for the draft. Warmbloods represent a mix between the two: they are more refined than cold-bloods but not quite as explosive as hot-blooded horses. Warmblood horses are popular in show arenas.<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s important to keep in mind that these monikers have nothing to do with the actual body temperature of a horse, or the temperature of its blood, for that matter. To put the issue at rest, all horses, no matter their temperament, have body temperatures of around 100\u00b0F or 37.7\u00b0C, which is slightly higher than a human’s body temperature.<\/p>\n Now that that’s out of the way, let’s have a look at each breed type and figure out exactly what makes them stand out from each other.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of the most famous and appreciated horse breeds are hot-blooded, and they include the famed Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Akhal-Teke. These are oriental horse breeds and very old ones at that. If you want to find out more about the world’s oldest horse breeds, I’ve written a comprehensive article on the subject. Go check it out!<\/a><\/p>\n Back to the matter at hand, these ancient horse breeds are well-known for their speed, agility, and endurance. They are elegant, sometimes shorter than most horse breeds, and capable of achieving incredible speeds over short distances. The Thoroughbred is actually known for its amazing stamina as well.<\/p>\n The issue with hot-blooded horses is that they are hot-headed as well. They can be difficult to manage, and only the most experienced and skilled horse handlers should ever train them or work with them. Some of them startle easily, particularly during storms, and they are prone to running off or bucking their riders.<\/p>\n On the plus side, they are quite intelligent, and if handled properly, hot-blooded horses are capable of wondrous feats. They are expensive to buy and pricey to maintain, but they can be incredibly rewarding. In the horse racing world, you won’t find better horses than hot-blooded horses.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cold-blooded horses are very different from their hot-blooded cousins because they share little in the way of personality or general appearance. A cold-blooded horse is usually used for draft or farm work. These are calm, gentle horses that are willing to work and usually expect to lead a quiet, calm life away from the commotion of a racetrack.<\/p>\nHot-Blood Horses (Arabian, Thoroughbred, Akhal-Teke).<\/h3>\n
Cold-Blood Horses (Belgian Draft, Dutch Draft, Shire, Percheron).<\/h3>\n