Breton horse

Breton horse
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk: 149 
  • DAD-IS (2021): not at risk
Country of originFrance
StandardAssociation Nationale du Cheval de Trait Breton (in French)
Traits
Weight
    • Postier Breton:
      750–900 kg: 447 
    • Trait Breton:
      900–950 kg: 447 
Height
  • 152–163 cm: 447 

The Trait Breton is a French breed of draught horse. It originated in Brittany, in north-west France, from cross-breeding of local horses with various other breeds. It is strong and muscular, and often has a chestnut coat.

There are two principal subtypes: the Postier Breton is an agile harness and light draught breed; the Trait Breton is heavier, and best suited to agricultural work. The Breton was used as a working animal for agricultural and military purposes; in the twenty-first century it is reared principally for horsemeat. A stud book was started in 1909.

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