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.
Origins
The Henson Horse comes from the marshlands of the Bay of Somme in northern France. This is a rustic breed that was created in the 1970’s by a non-profit organization. This breed is a cross between Norwegian Fjord ponies and a wide variety of saddle horses. The Fjord breed provided their dun coloring and a sturdy robustness. The saddle horses passed along height and livelier movement.
Features
Average height 15 – 15.3 hands
Physique
Head is average in size with a straight or slightly concave profile
Eyes are finely shaped and lined with black
Neck is large at the base and tapers to the head
Shoulders are long and straight
Legs are short with strong joints
Traditional Colors
Use
Riding horse
Helpful Links
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Henson, Association du cheval Henson
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