Intro
The Frencher Horse is not an actual breed, but rather a strain of Canadian Horse developed after the late 18th century.
Origins
A variety of breeds were imported to Canada during the late 18th and early 19th century. Many of these breeds were crossed with the Canadian horse, particularly the American Standardbred and Thoroughbred. This combination produced a hardy type with great endurance and larger size.
Today the strain is considered extinct, but they were once well known in Montreal (probably how they got their Frencher name) as a fast and powerful saddle horse. They were popular enough, they could also be found in Massachusetts and Maine in the US.
Features
Average height 15.7 hands
Mane and tail are fine
Physique
Head has a straight profile
Neck is long
Back is long
Legs are solid and strong
Traditional Colors
Generally chestnut, black, bay or brown
Temperament
Energetic and adaptable
Use
Trotter
Riding
Transportation