what is a warmblood horse

A warmblood horse is a type of middle-weight horse that is primarily bred for equestrian sport. The term "warmblood" distinguishes these horses from heavy draft horses ("cold bloods") and refined light saddle horses such as the Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Akhal-Teke ("hot bloods") . Warmbloods are a cross between hot-blooded and cold-blooded horses, and their temperament is tied to their classification rather than the warmth of their blood. They are descended from heavier agricultural types that were systematically upgraded by hotblood influence, but the term does not imply that warmbloods are direct crosses of "cold" and "hot". Warmbloods have become popular since the end of World War II when mechanization made agricultural horses obsolete, and recreational riding and equestrian sports became more popular. Some popular warmblood breeds include the Dutch Warmblood, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, and Trakhener.