Angevin horse
The Angevin was an extinct population of small, hardy bay horses bred near Angers in France. Under the influence of the French National Stud, the breed was crossed with the Thoroughbred, increasing its size and transforming it into a saddle half-bred horse, known as the Angers half-bred, particularly renowned for military use during the 19th century, from 1833 to 1850.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Classification | extinct French horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q2849573 |
The Angevin was an extinct population of small, hardy bay horses bred near Angers in France. Under the influence of the French National Stud, the breed was crossed with the Thoroughbred, increasing its size and transforming it into a saddle half-bred horse, known as the Angers half-bred, particularly renowned for military use during the 19th century, from 1833 to 1850.
It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2849573.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2849573) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)