French Anglo Arab
The French Anglo-Arab is a hot-blooded riding horse breed, originating from crosses between the Thoroughbred and the Arabian. Initial crossings are believed to have occurred in the late 18th century.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Recognised use | eventing and horse race |
| Classification | French horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q7029480 |
The French Anglo-Arab is a hot-blooded riding horse breed, originating from crosses between the Thoroughbred and the Arabian. Initial crossings are believed to have occurred in the late 18th century. In the 1840s, breeding was undertaken at the Haras national du Pin and later expanded to include two local breeds from southwestern France, in Limousin and the Midi.
It originates in France and is recognised for eventing and horse race. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q7029480.
Sources: Wikidata (Q7029480) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)