Half-bred horses of Dombes
The Dombes half-breed, also known as the Bresse horse in the Middle Ages and later as the Ain half-breed, was a French saddle horse originating from the regions of Dombes and Bresse in the present-day department of Ain. This type of horse was present from the late Middle Ages until the 16th century.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Classification | French saddle horse |
| Wikidata id | Q3416037 |
The Dombes half-breed, also known as the Bresse horse in the Middle Ages and later as the Ain half-breed, was a French saddle horse originating from the regions of Dombes and Bresse in the present-day department of Ain. This type of horse was present from the late Middle Ages until the 16th century. Following the requisitions of 1799, the remaining population was crossbred with carriage horses from the Cotentin and Percheron, and later with Anglo-Norman horses and Thoroughbreds during the 19th century. Initially used as a military mount and later for sport, the breed continued until its incorporation into the Selle Français breed in 1958.
It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3416037.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3416037) · Wikipedia