Intro
A member of the Ardennes family, the Northern Ardennais, Ardennais du Nord or Trait du nord was crossed with Belgian Draft for a more robust size and Boulonnais for elegance and a brighter step.
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France Category
Limousin Horse
Intro
The Limousin horse is a famous old medieval saddle horse that came from the region of Limousin in France. The area has long been known for great horseflesh and this breed is one of the most influential in creating the Selle Français.
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Landais Pony
Henson Horse
Intro
Also called the Somme Bay Horse, the Henson Horse was bred specifically with the goal of creating a versatile riding horse that was homogeneous in color and character.
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Grand Noir du Berry Donkey
Intro
The Grand Noir du Berry comes from the French area of Berry and were used for working fields and vineyards, as well as general transportation. These donkeys were selectively bred robust enough to meet the specific needs of the people of Berry.
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French Trotter
Intro
Also called Norman Trotter and Trotteur français, the French Trotter’s genetics are perhaps the most closely tied to the Old Norman Horse of all the French breeds.
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French Saddle Pony
Intro
The Poney français de selle, Saddlebred Pony or French Saddle Pony is a relatively new breed, created as a high quality riding pony for children that excelled in equine sporting games in 1969.
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French Cob Horse
Intro
Also called Norman Cob or Normandy Cob the French Cob comes from the Norman Carriage Horse that has been used in France for many years for pulling coaches and light agriculture work.
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French Ardennais Horse
Intro
Also called Ardennais, the Ardennes is bred in several European countries, all of their bloodlines are very similar and registries will accept animals bred in different countries. The French strain of Ardennes is significant however, because the Ardennes breed is native to the French and Belgian Ardennes so France recognizes it as a national breed.
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French Anglo-Arab
Intro
The Anglo-Arab is a carefully controlled cross between Arabian and Thoroughbred bloodlines, bred in many different countries worldwide. The French, however have become particularly adept at crossing these two breeds to the point that French animals are almost considered their own distinct breed.
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