Castillonnais
Sign in to saveThe Castillonais or , also formerly called or , is a French horse breed from the Ariège département of south-western France. It may be dark bay or seal brown, and stands at the withers, with an average height of about It is used principally for trekking and driving.
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Vinony files it under Horse breeds and Horse breeds originating in France.
Its subject is documented across 4 Wikipedia language editions.
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The Castillonais or , also formerly called or , is a French horse breed from the Ariège département of south-western France. It may be dark bay or seal brown, and stands at the withers, with an average height of about It is used principally for trekking and driving.
Originally bred as a multi-purpose breed used for cavalry, agriculture and driving, the breed declined in population during the twentieth century, and almost became extinct. In 1980, the breed was revived and was officially recognised by the French Ministry of Agriculture in 1996. Population numbers are still quite low, and in-breeding is a concern.
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