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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 Français.
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Horse breeds from France
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Also called Cheval Demi sang du Centre, French Saddle Horse & French Half-Blood, the Selle Français is the result of many years of selective breeding.
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Also called the Mulassier, the Poitevin Horse comes from the marshy lands in the west of France and is the least known of the French heavy breeds.
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The exact origins of the Percheron breed are a mystery, and there are a number of viable theories. However there is one thing they all agree on, this is an ancient breed of horse.
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A member of the Ardennes family, the Northern Ardennais or Ardennais du Nord was crossed with Belgian Draft for a more robust size & Boulonnais for elegance & a brighter step.
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The Limousin horse is a medieval breed that comes from the region of Limousin in France. Their foundation was French native mares who were bred to imported English Thoroughbreds, along with a physically obvious sprinkle of Arabian Blood. This area of France long had a great reputation for breeding handsome & stylish saddle horses.
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The Landais Pony comes from the region of Landes in the southwest of France. They are known for being a fine pony that looks similar to a mini Arabian.
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Also called the Somme Bay Horse, the Henson Horse was bred specifically with the goal of creating a versatile riding horse that was homogenous in color & character.
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The original origins of this breed are speculated but unknown. However, today the Grand Noir du Berry comes from the French area of Berry and were used for working fields & vineyards as well as general transportation. These donkeys were selectively bred robust enough to meet the specific needs of the people of Berry.
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Also called the Norman Trotter, the French Trotter’s genetics are perhaps the most closely tied to the Old Norman Horse of all the French breeds.
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