Landais pony
The Landais is an endangered French breed of small horse or pony. It originated in the marshy plains and woodlands of the département of the Landes, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France, but is more often reared in the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, particularly in the arrondissement of Pau.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q910340 |
The Landais is an endangered French breed of small horse or pony. It originated in the marshy plains and woodlands of the département of the Landes, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France, but is more often reared in the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, particularly in the arrondissement of Pau. Due to influences from Arab and Welsh blood, it shows more similarity to Oriental horses than to other Celtic breeds. It is used for riding and driving, and is a good trotter.
It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q910340.
Sources: Wikidata (Q910340) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)