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Origins<\/h3>\n
This breed comes from the Berry region and their roots go back to the Middle Ages. Originally a small, rustic horse, during the 19th century they were raised outside and used for children’s horse races. In the 20th century Percheron blood was added and their size increased. While still rough and not a handsome animal, they were kind and strong making them a good mount. Their tractability also let them to be used to pull busses in bustling Paris. <\/p>\n
The studbook was created in 1923 and a breeding association founded. In 1932 they disallowed crosses with anything other than Percheron animals. While they remained popular locally, nationally they fell out of fashion as the pretty Percheron grew in popularity. Bu 1966 they were absorbed into the Percheron breed, along with several other French draft types. <\/p>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Average height 15.5-16.7 hands<\/p>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
Head is large with straight or slightly convex profile
\nEyes are large and lively
\nWell set ears
\nPowerful neck
\nChest is deep
\nBack is short and straight
\nMuscular hindquarters
\nStraight croup
\nLegs are dry
\nLow set tail<\/p>\n
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