Castillonnais
The Castillonais or Cheval Ariègeois de Castillon, also formerly called Cheval du Biros or Saint-Gironnais, is a French horse breed from the Ariège département of south-western France. It may be dark bay or seal brown, and stands 135 to 155 cm at the withers, with an average height of about 145 cm.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Classification | French breed of small saddle-horse |
| Wikidata id | Q2941446 |
The Castillonais or Cheval Ariègeois de Castillon, also formerly called Cheval du Biros or Saint-Gironnais, is a French horse breed from the Ariège département of south-western France. It may be dark bay or seal brown, and stands 135 to 155 cm at the withers, with an average height of about 145 cm. It is used principally for trekking and driving.
It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2941446.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2941446) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)