Intro
The Berrichon Horse was a light draft breed that was used by the General Omnibus Company to pull busses in Paris during the late 19th century (sometimes in teams of three). They were merged into the Percheron studbook in 1966.
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France Category
Augeron Horse
Anglo-Norman Horse
Intro
The Anglo-Norman was a warmblood breed from the old Normandy province in northern France. Today the breed is extinct, however their bloodlines live on in a variety of modern French breeds including the Selle Français.
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Selle Français Horse
Intro
Also called Cheval Demi sang du Centre, French Saddle Horse and French Half-Blood, the Selle Français is the result of many years of selective breeding.
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Poitevin Horse
Intro
Also called Mulassier and Poitou, the Poitevin Horse comes from the marshy lands in the west of France and is perhaps the least known of the French heavy breeds.
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Percheron Horse
Intro
The exact origins of the Percheron breed are a mystery, and there are a number of viable theories. However there is one thing they all agree on, this is an ancient breed of horse.
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Northern Ardennais Horse
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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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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