Selle Francais Horse Breed

Selle Francais Horse
This elegant looking horse has good all round conformation combined with speed, stamina and power making it an exceptional competition horse.

Height
15 to 16+.

Colour
Chestnut, bay, brown, black and grey.

Conformation

An elegant head with a big intelligent eye and well proportioned ears and nostrils.
The neck is well proportioned leading onto a well defined wither.
The shoulders are generously sloping and the back is strong.
The hindquarters are powerful and the limbs are strong with good hooves.
The tail is well set on .
The girth is deep and the chest is wide giving plenty of room for heart and lungs.

History
Selle Francais horses were bred using thoroughbred and french mares to produce the French Trotter and the Anglo Norman and it is from these two breeds that the Selle Francais evolved from.

Uses

Eventing.
Show Jumping.
Dressage.
Racing.

Important Fact
Selle Francais horses have won many medals, making them an exceptional competition horse.