Horses in Normandy
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Horses in Normandy have a clear economic importance, particularly through breeding. Present since the Bronze Age, horse breeding developed with the establishment of the Haras du Pin stud farm. Horses
Horse-drawn carriage show at the Haras du Pin
Draft horse in Caen, 1944
Norman Cob
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The Norman Cob or Cob Normand is a breed of light draught horse that originated in the region of Normandy in northern France. It is of medium size, with a range of heights and weights, due to selectiv
Horses in Normandy
…both saddle and sport breeding. Many national and international equestrian champions were born in Manche. It is also the department of origin of the Norman Cob breed. The Orne is a racehorse-breeding department, the first in France for trotters and the second for gallopers. It is also the historic cradle of…
Cob Normand Haras St Lo 001
Cob Normand Haras St Lo 002
A mare
Norman Cob head