Desirable type includes an elegant, attractive horse with dry limbs and head and clear sex expression.

Correct movement includes three rhythmic gaits characterized by energy, a long stride, natural self-carriage and elasticity, with some knee action.

Selection processes aim for enthusiastic, capable jumpers with "bascule" (arc over the fence), "scope" (ability to respond to changes in the environment), and "tact" (carefully pulling the legs out of the way).

Several Selle Français sires also have sons in the Bavarian studbook, and one Bavarian-bred stallion each is by a Trakehner, Thoroughbred, and Anglo-Arabian.

In the 2006 final standings in international sport, the Bavarian Warmblood was ranked 13th in show jumping, 15th in dressage, and 12th in eventing.

[1] Bavarian Warmbloods are also popular choices in the sport of combined driving and have been part of several World Cup teams.

The size and growth rate of warmbloods in general has made Osteochondrosis (OCD) the primary health concern.