[citation needed] Until the mid-twentieth century, horse-breeding in the Rhineland was centred on the Rhenish German Coldblood, the heavy agricultural workhorse of the region.

With the mechanisation of agriculture and after the Second World War, draft horses were no longer needed and numbers fell sharply.

[4] From the 1970s Rhenish breeders and farmers began to develop a new warmblood breed based on Westphalian, Hanoverian and Trakehner stock.

In motion, the Rhinelander should portray boldness, a long stride, and an elastic quality at the walk, trot, and canter.

The temperament, character and rideability of the Rhinelander make it suitable for any type of recreational or competitive riding.