Kladruby nad Labem State Stud
Czech Republic
The Kladruby nad Labem State Stud is one of the oldest stud farms in the world while being home to the oldest Czech indigenous breed of horses – the Kladruber – that was selectively bred specifically for ceremonial purposes of rulers. Grey horses became a symbol of the aristocracy and Habsburg court ceremonies, while the black horses were used exclusively by the clergy.
In 1579, Emperor Rudolf II expanded the stud farm and declared it the Emperor’s Court Stud.
A unique breed, a unique stud. The Kladruber horse and the National Stud Kladruby nad Labem are exceptional because the characteristics of the original horses bred several centuries ago have been preserved, and because the stud is a venue that has served the same purpose from its foundation until today.
The Kladruber grey horses serve as ceremonial horses at the Danish Royal Court from 1994 and by the Royal Swedish Mounted Guard from 2004.
There are approximately 2000 Kladruber horses around the world at present. This horse breed having been bred in our area for more than 400 years is also original genetic reserve and it is taken under the protection of the FAO.
National Stud Kladruby nad Labem
NH Kladruby nad Labem, s.p.o.
53314 Kladruby nad Labem c.p.1.
Czech Republic
The Kladruber horse has the origin in old Spanish and Italian horses. It has a medium to large rectangular frame, typical is Roman nose, big dark eye and high front leg action when trotting. There are two colour varieties, grey and black. The horses have a lively temperament and good character, well cooparate with people.
The breeding goal is to preserve the sole original Czech breed of galakarosier type, used for ceremonial and representative purposes, for driving events, dressage and leisure time riding activities.
The Landscape for breeding and training of ceremonial carriage horses at Kladruby nad Labem has been inscribed on the UNESCO listing in 2019.
The Kladruber horse and its home have something you cannot buy, cannot create in a day: its rich history. This history binds us all.
