Association Nationale du Cheval de Trait Breton (in French)
Traits
Weight
Postier Breton:
750–900 kg[3]: 447
Trait Breton:
900–950 kg[3]: 447
Height
152–163 cm[3]: 447
Equus ferus caballus
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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