Camargue Horse Breed

Camargue
These wonderful horses are immensely hardy and very trainable and sure footed, with an excellent temperament.

Height
13 to 14 HH

Colour
Often born black or brown which turns into grey.

Conformation

A reasonably large head with a kind eye and large nostrils.
The neck is short and strong.
The withers are prominent, leading onto a short but strong back.
The shoulder is fairly upright and the limbs are straight with good hooves.

History
These lovely looking horses are used to aid the herdsmen who are called the "guardians"with the wild bulls that live on the Rhone Delta of southern France. In 1976 the Camargue horse was recognized as a breed by the French government and in 1978 a stud book was formed to help protect and preserve the breed. In the stud book it states if a foal was born in the Camargue region or outside it.

Uses

Riding horse.
Dressage.
Jumping.

The British Camargue Horse Society
The British Camargue Horse Society aims to promote, preserve and protect this beautiful breed of horse.