Intro
Also called Foutanké and Senegal Barbe, the Fouta breed is a light saddle horse that comes from the Baol and Sine Saloum regions of Senegal in western Africa.
Origins
While Senegal has rich equestrian traditions, breeding is highly localized and there are no centralized studbooks. Breeds found in the country are not particularly ‘pure’ with respect to bloodlines. Rather, they are animals bred or raised for local needs and are generally named for where they can be found. This makes reliable information scarce, so breed or lineage history is difficult to pin down.
Fouta Horse were developed using M’Bayar and M’Par mares crossed with Fleuve and periodically Barb animals. They are highly thought of, with their fine Fleuve blood and are the mounts of chiefs and nobles.
Features
Average height 13.3-14.8 hands
Mane and tail hair is thick
Physique
Head is fine with a straight profile
Neck is short
Chest is narrow
Withers are pronounced
Legs are lean
Hooves are small
Traditional Colors
Generally grey, but can be found in most solid colors
Temperament
Intelligent and willing
Use
Light agriculture
Transportation
Riding