Breed characteristics Anglo-Norman horse

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an anglo-norman of merlerault type, circa 1850


the conformation of anglo-norman reflected multiple influences. 1861, french government attempted standardize of various historic norman horse types adding large amounts of thoroughbred blood. resulting offspring gave rise anglo-norman. however, in spite of these breeding programs, 1909 when author alfred gallier studied anglo-norman, described members of breed hybrids various crosses . distinguished 3 types: trotting horses used harness racing, carriage horses, , military horses. subdivided military type further heavy cavalry, light cavalry, cavalry of line (a specific type used french) , artillery horses. anglo-norman trotters fastest in france, , reputed patient , hard-working. first official trotting races in france took place in 1836, in cherbourg, @ instigation of ephrem houël, officer of national stud. believed trotting races best way select breeding stock producing saddle horses. best of anglo-norman trotting horses emerged between 1820 , 1870, 5 major stallions becoming foundation bloodstock french trotter breed, officially split anglo-norman breed in 1906. continuing breeding goal of anglo-norman maintain balanced breed input thoroughbred stallions , heavier mares of original norman type.


by 1966, anglo-norman breed had been further standardized , described averaging 15.1 16.3 hands (61 67 inches, 155 170 cm) high, although taller. facial profile convex, neck long, , shoulders , hindquarters powerful. breed had tendency have too-upright shoulder angle , 1 author still criticized horses ... [consisting] of 2 inharmonious , badly united pieces, 1 being norman; other, english , suggesting better results occur if breeders used higher-quality broodmares. despite criticism, anglo-normans known jumping abilities, many successful horses competing @ international level.








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