The Anglo-Arab<\/a> is a carefully controlled cross between Arabian<\/a> and Thoroughbred<\/a> bloodlines, bred in many different countries worldwide. The French, however have become particularly adept at crossing these two breeds to the point that French animals are almost considered their own distinct breed. The French line is traced back to two stallions, the Arabian<\/a> Massoud and the Turk Aslam. Both of them were imported from Syria and they were crossed with imported English Thoroughbred<\/a> mares. Three fillies came from these unions and they became the foundation stock of France’s breeding program. Incidentally, all of France’s stock breeding programs are governed by a national organization, encouraging ethical and sound practices. <\/p>\n Anglo-Arabs<\/a> have been an important element of horse breeding in France since the 17th century when they were used in the royal stables. Napoleon choose to use them as cavalry mounts for his campaigns and later they became popular riding mounts. <\/p>\n Today the original French Anglo-Arabs have been largely absorbed into the popular Selle Fran\u00e7ais<\/a> sporting breed, however a small pocket of breeders continue the pure French Anglo-Arab breeding traditions. Perhaps the French success in this cross is because they tend to breed Anglo-Arab<\/a> to Anglo-Arab<\/a> rather than Arabian<\/a> to Thoroughbred<\/a>. <\/p>\n Average height 15 – 16 hands<\/p>\n Head is intelligent with a straight profile All colors<\/a><\/p>\n Brave and true Show horse Anglo-Arabe, Association Nationale de l’Anglo-Arabes (ANAA)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEyes are large and expressive
\nNeck is long
\nBody is sturdy with a deep Thoroughbred chest
\nLegs are strong and sound
\nFeet are well formed<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nWilling and intelligent<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nEventing animal
\nRacing
\nRiding horse
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