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Boulonnais

The Boulonnais, also known as the "White Marble Horse", is a draft horse breed. It is known for its large but elegant appearance and is usually gray, although chestnut and black are also allowed by the French breed registry.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginFrance
Classificationheavy draft horse breed
Wikidata idQ588252

The Boulonnais, also known as the "White Marble Horse", is a draft horse breed. It is known for its large but elegant appearance and is usually gray, although chestnut and black are also allowed by the French breed registry. Originally there were several sub-types, but they were crossbred until only one is seen today. The breed's origins trace to a period before the Crusades and, during the 17th century, Spanish Barb, Arabian, and Andalusian blood were added to create the modern type.

It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q588252.

Sources: Wikidata (Q588252) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)