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Intro<\/h3>\n

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 Fran\u00e7ais<\/a>.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Developed as a versatile horse, the foundation of Anglo-Norman bloodlines was local Norman<\/a> mares crossed with Thoroughbred<\/a>, Norfolk Roadster<\/a> and other half-breeds, including Mecklenburg<\/a> animals.<\/p>\n

Through this cross breeding three different types emerged: a light draft (the Norman Cob<\/a> of today); a fast harness horse (the French Trotter<\/a> of today); and a general riding horse that was well suited for military service (the Anglo-Norman). <\/p>\n

New Blood<\/h3>\n

In the mid 20th century the Anglo-Norman bloodlines received an infusion of regional warmblood lineage with the goal of creating the foundation of the Selle Fran\u00e7ais studbook. The Anglo-Norman also contributed their genetics to the Andravida<\/a>, Freiberger<\/a>, Nonius<\/a>, Sokolsky<\/a>, Heihe<\/a> and lent refinement to the Oldenburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15.1 – 16.3 hands
\nKnown for their jumping abilities<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Convex profile
\nLong neck
\nPowerful hindquarters<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

All solid colors<\/a> (mostly chestnut<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding horse
\nLight agriculture<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n