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This breed
has certainly developed over
time. During the Middle
Ages, there were two
strains; the Sommier Breton
and the Rossier. At the end
of the 19th century, another
development called the
Draught Breton.
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Origin:
local
horse of Britanny,
France.
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Colour:
bay,
grey, chestnut, red,
roan blue.
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Height:
between 14.3 and
16.3hh.
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Conformation:
large
head, straight
profile, short bulky
neck, compact stocky
body, broad square
quarters, short
strong legs, small
hard feet.
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Character:
easy-going, sociable
breed .
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Uses:
Draughtwork. |
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