\nRoussin –<\/strong> Finer and more slender stemming from the Mountain Bidet<\/p>\n
Throughout the years, bloodlines of this breed has been influenced by the Boulonnais<\/a>, Percheron<\/a> and Ardennes<\/a>. But since the 1930’s crossbreeding has stopped and a selective breeding program is in place to preserve their bloodlines.<\/p>\n Today There are 3 Types.<\/p>\n Small Breton Draft (Center Mountain) –<\/strong> Considered the real ancestors of the Brenton Horse with the same general features, only smaller with more of a dished face.<\/p>\n Breton Draft –<\/strong> Heavier with more bulk, compact and muscular.<\/p>\n Postier Breton –<\/strong> Similar in size to the draft, the Postier displays lovely gaits for such a large animal and has a more refined conformation.<\/p>\n This is a popular draft breed and they are exported all over the world for use as show and farm horses. In France they are mainly bred for meat production.<\/p>\n Average height 15 – 16 hands<\/p>\n Head is medium and square with a wide forehead Chestnut<\/a> or red roan<\/a> generally with flaxen<\/a> mane and tail Kind and willing<\/p>\n Farm animalTypes of Today<\/h3>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nNose is straight and sometimes dished
\nNeck is short, strong and well-set
\nBack is wide and short
\nLegs are short and muscular<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
\nSometimes bay<\/a> or bay roan<\/a><\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
\nRiding horse
\nMeat<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
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