Limousin
Origin: France.
Height: Average 16hh.
Color: Solid colors - chestnut and bay are the most usual.
Description:
Limousin is one of the fine half-breed horses of France that are popular among the horse lovers. In fact it is the specialty of France when it comes to horse rearing.
Basically, there are numerous forms of horse breeds that are categorized as per the size of the horse or pony, veterinary forms, or foal travelling with its weir.
Many of the local French breeds were bred as saddle horses such as the Angevin, Angonin, Charollais, Corlais, Charentais and Vendeen. Actually, a very important role was played by these varieties in the development of the breed. Limousin Half-breed horse breed is one such variety that falls under the category of a good quality horse of Anglo-Arab type. It has a specific oriental cast and is expected to have its origin from a foundation stock of the best as its basis.
It is believed that Limousin mares were blended for several hundred years with Thoroughbred, Arab and Anglo-Arab stallions. Besides this, the modern Limousin is assumed to possess Anglo-Norman blood.
Limousin has strong base in France as it is a medieval breed that comes from the region of Limousin in France. This horse breed is significant as it has the major influence in the making of the Selle Français. Actually as a group, the Limousin variety of horse breed falls under the label of Cheval de Se/le Francais. This category is somewhat different from the Anglo-Norman and is subdivided into groups as per the locality of the breed. French native mares were supposed to be its baisis that was bred to imported English Thoroughbreds. Not only this, it even had a little influence of Arabian Blood.
Objective behind the rearing of half-bred Limousin:
The main objective behind the rearing of half-bred Limousin variety was production of good and all-purpose saddle horses. In order to possess these qualities, this variety was developed accordingly. Later, it achieved the status of one of the most sought after horse breed in France.
Characteristics of Limousin:
- Usually appears in height 15.2 to 16hh.
- Can be usually seen in colors Bay, brown and chestnut.
- Exhibits qualities like good stamina and strength.
- Emerges elegant as well as a preferred breed as saddle horse.
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