Carrossier noir du Cotentin
The Carrossier noir du Cotentin is a large, black, pulling horse breed unique to Cotentin. It was regularly described and quoted during the Ancien Régime and may have descended from Danish horses.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Recognised use | animal-powered transport |
| Classification | extinct French breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q57416349 |
The Carrossier noir du Cotentin is a large, black, pulling horse breed unique to Cotentin. It was regularly described and quoted during the Ancien Régime and may have descended from Danish horses. As its name suggests, this horse was mainly used to pull carriages, and its uniform color made it possible to form homogeneous groups.
It originates in France and is recognised for animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q57416349.
Sources: Wikidata (Q57416349) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)