Auvergne horse
The Auvergne horse is a breed of light draft horse from the Auvergne region of south central France. It stands 143 to 147 centimetres at the withers, and weighs 450 to 650 kilograms (990 to 1,430 lb).
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Recognised use | trail riding |
| Classification | French breed of light draft horse |
| Wikidata id | Q2962921 |
The Auvergne horse is a breed of light draft horse from the Auvergne region of south central France. It stands 143 to 147 centimetres at the withers, and weighs 450 to 650 kilograms (990 to 1,430 lb). Coat colours are bay or seal brown. It is used mainly for trekking. It was recognised as a breed by the Haras Nationaux, the French association of horse breeders in December 2012. The standard is published by a breeders' association, the Association Nationale du Cheval de Race Auvergne.
It originates in France and is recognised for trail riding. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2962921.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2962921) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)