Dillenburger Ramsnase
The horse breed known as Dillenburger Ramsnase is based on a breed based on Holstein and Danish mares with Spanish , Neapolitan and oriental stallions , which was initiated by the court stud of the Dillenburg counts as early as the 16th century.
The breed, which is now extinct, was a strong, yet beautiful middle stroke with dry and sinewy limbs and high action of the legs. As a special characteristic, the animals had a typical, slightly convex head shape. This eponymous Ramsnase was very much appreciated by baroque horses . The Dillenburger Ramsnasen were in demand as coach and parade horses. Extensive exports to the Netherlands took place particularly under William of Orange .