The French started breeding their Norman warhorses with English TBs and Norfolk Trotters (now extinct) in the 19th century. These breeds added finesse and speed to the previously heavier Norman breeds. They ended up with the Anglo-Norm, which was the prototype for the Selle Francais. In 1958 the Selle Francais was recognised as a breed and the first studbook was opened in 1965.
Selle Francais
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Yes, the Selle Francais is a known hunting breed.
Cheval de Selle Francais was not a separate breed of saddle horses until 1958.
No. Selle Francais were only developed about 50 years ago, some time in the 1950's to the 1960's.
Selle Francais
Selle Francais
I only know for a fact that the Arabian Horse is the oldest breed of horse there is. The Norwegian Fjord is pretty old too as it is closely related to the Prezwaki's Wild Horse. I've never heard of the Selle Francais, but I think the Akhal Teke is older than most.
Yes. Selle Francais are well known for hunting. For HorseIsle's quiz, it's anything but the Welsh Cob.
Yes, a Selle Francais horse can be gray in color. However, grays are quite uncommon. They are usually bay or chestnut.
Welsh Cob.