French sel, French horse(fr. Selle français)
Creation and development
The history of the modern French mud breed began in the 19th century in the horse breeding areas of Normandy, where local and often rude Norman mares were mated with purebred stallions imported from England, as well as English half-bred stallions and stallions of some of the most important lines of the Norfolk riding breed. At that time, English half-bred stallions did indeed have the distinct traits and character of a Norfolk riding breed, and with their usual insight, Norman breeders began to breed different types of horses to meet the demands of the moment. They created two hybrids. The first, Anglo-Norman, is divided into two main types - the harness cob and the riding horse; the second type was a frisky sled horse, bred specifically to meet the high demand for racehorses. Over time, the type of draft horse separated from the main breed and became the French trotter. It was the playful Anglo-Norman faith horse, influenced by the Norfolk riding breed, which was almost as great as the influence of the thoroughbred riding breed, which served as the prototype of the French mudflow. served as a serious reason for the decrease in the number of local Norman mares, horse breeders managed to keep some of the best breeding composition. They were able to use the thoroughbred horses found in the national stud farms to meet the newly emerging demand for quality riding horses that would combine agility, endurance and good jump The finest purebred stallions have influenced modern French mudflows, especially Orange Peel, Lord Frey and Ivanhoe. After World War II, the stallions Ultimate and Furioso influenced this breed. Furioso was bought by Britain after the war for what would now be considered ludicrous and is now used in show jumping, although the lighter French mud, which contains most of the purebred horse blood, is bred specifically for horse racing under the name AQPSA.
Specifications
Most of the horses of the French mud breed are bay, their height is more than 1.63 m. this breed has been divided into five classification groups. There are three types of medium horses: small (1.60 m), medium (up to 1.65 m) and large (over 1.65 m), as well as two heavy types: small (up to 1.63 m) and large (over 1.63 m). Overall, 33% of modern French mudflows were produced by purebred stallions; 20% Anglo-Arabian stallions; 45% of the registered stallions are French Sellers and 2% are French trotters. An outstanding example of the French Selle breed is the wonderful stallion Galoubet, a participant in the show jumping competition. He was the son of the French Sela stallion Alme and the trotting mare Viti.
Equestrian sport was born in France. The country gave the world dozens horse breeds... Among the riding horses, the French mud has become the national pride. The breed was recognized in 1958, it quickly gained popularity and took the place of the favorite among sports horses.
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History of the breed
The history of mudflows began in Normandy, when the demand for sports and cross-country horses began to grow in France. Horse breeders crossed local Norman mares with imported stallions: purebred English and Arabian horses, Norfolk trotters.
Breeding work began in the 19th century at the stud farms of Sant Lo, Le Pin. The breeders managed to breed two lines of horses: French trotters and saddlers. The former were suitable for harness, the latter for sports.
During the Second World War, the military noticed hardy, fast mudflows and sent them to the combat zone. The livestock was sharply reduced, by the end of the war they were under the threat of extinction. To restore the horse breed, French mudflows were collected throughout France.
In 1958, the riding line was registered, given the modern name le cheval de Selle Francais, which means "French saddle".
Specifications
- muscular, strong, elongated body;
- the back is straight with a subtle deflection;
- strong forearms;
- straight croup;
- the chest is deep and narrow;
- limbs are long with a wide metacarpus;
- the head is neat with a straight profile;
- the neck is long with a bend;
- the suit is often bay or red, other colors are less common.
The French sel is a horse breed that was bred specifically for sports. In the process of selection, the animals developed the qualities necessary for victories: endurance, the ability to rapidly gain speed, and skillfully jump. Horses have a stable psyche, which also helps to win in competitions.
The French sel is a flexible and balanced horse, but each animal has a pronounced individuality. Compared to horses of other breeds, he is more sociable, temperamental, playful. On walks and training, it seeks the attention of the owner, listens to commands, steadily carries the rider. If a horse is carelessly looked after, it becomes agitated, does not listen well to its owner.
The breed today
In France, horses are bred in state stud farms, in private farms. Sometimes a single horse is raised on the farms. Normandy remains the center for breeding "the French horse itself". Horse breeders are supported by the state to facilitate the keeping of animals. In 2003, mudflows were divided into two groups, in one they recorded horses of pure blood, and in the second - mixed. In 2009, this amendment was removed.
Nowadays, French riding horses are regular participants in equestrian competitions. In the show jumping, the mudflows took the leading place. The horses show nice results in triathlon, polo, competition for non-purebred horses.
French horsemen are chosen by outstanding athletes. Horse Balabe de Rouet won three World Cups from 1998 to 2000. On Olympic Games in 2004 the athlete on this stallion won gold medal in an individual standings.
The French selle Kidam de Revel has become a world renowned stud stallion for its unique jumping ability. This horse and his offspring have won the European Championships and the Olympics since 1991, and the stallion's semen cost 7.5 thousand euros.
The French horse (French sell) horse breed was bred in France in 1958 and the first herd book was started in 1965. But the foundations of this race breed were laid back at the beginning of the 19th century, when purebred and half-bred stallions were imported to many regions of France for crossing with local mares. This is how two breeds appeared: the French trotters and the Anglo-Normans, which later played a decisive role in the breeding of the French riding horse. The selection of the French horse was made based on the agility of the horses and their success in competitions. For relatively a short time an excellent sports horse was created. The French horse is especially successful in show jumping.
The height of the French horse is about 1.60 - 1.70 m.It has a medium-sized head with a straight or slightly concave profile and long ears, a very prominent withers, powerful Long neck, elongated back and loin, wide and slightly sloping croup with a highly attached tail, unfolded chest, wide and deep belly with rounded edges. The limbs of the French horse are strong, with thick bones, the forearms are long and muscular, the pasterns are short and wide, the hocks are dry, the tendons are tight and prominent. The hooves of these horses are well formed, dense and well proportioned. In general, it is a large and representative horse.
The most common colors are: red, bay and dark bay, rarely gray and black, gray with apples.
Representatives of the French horse breed are mostly calm, bold, sensitive and obedient in nature.
The movements of horses of this breed when walking, trotting and galloping are elastic, springy and wide. They are characterized by high movement of the wrists. A horse of this breed is a born jumper. The main application of the French horse has found in equestrian sports.
french celery, french herringFrench sel, or French horse(fr. Selle Français) is a breed of domestic horses.
Creation and development
The history of the modern French mud breed began in the 19th century in the horse breeding areas of Normandy, where native and often rude Norman mares were mated to imported purebred stallions from England, as well as English half-bred stallions and stallions of some of the most important lines of the Norfolk riding breed. English half-bred stallions at that time did indeed have the distinct traits and character of a Norfolk riding breed.
With their usual insight, the Norman breeders began to breed different types of horses to meet the demands of the moment. They created two hybrids. The first, Anglo-Norman, is divided into two main types - the harness cob and the riding horse; the second type was a frisky draft horse, bred specifically to meet the high demand for racehorses. Over time, the type of draft horse split from the main breed and became a French trotter.
It was the frisky Anglo-Norman riding horse, which experienced the influence of the Norfolk riding breed, which was almost as great as the influence of the thoroughbred riding breed, that served as the prototype of the French mudflow.
Although the two world wars were a serious reason for the decrease in the number of local Norman mares, horse breeders managed to retain some of the best breeding composition. They were able to use the thoroughbred horses found in the national stud farms to meet the renewed demand for quality riding horses that would combine agility, endurance and a good jump. The finest purebred stallions have influenced modern French mudflows, especially Orange Peel, Lord Frey and Ivanhoe. After World War II, the stallions Ultimate and Furioso influenced this breed. Furioso was bought by Britain after the war for an amount that would now be considered ludicrous.
Currently, this breed is used in show jumping, although the lighter French mud, which contains most of the purebred horse blood, is bred specifically for horse racing under the name AQPSA.
Specifications
Most horses of the French mud breed are bay, their height is more than 1.63 m. this breed has been divided into five classification groups. There are three types of medium horses: small (1.60 m), medium (up to 1.65 m) and large (over 1.65 m), as well as two heavy types: small (up to 1.63 m) and large (over 1.63 m). overall, 33% of modern French mudflows were produced by purebred stallions; 20% Anglo-Arabian stallions; 45% of the registered stallions are French Sellers and 2% are French trotters. An outstanding example of the French Selle breed is the wonderful stallion Galoubet, a participant in the show jumping competition. He was the son of the French Sela stallion Alme and the trotting mare Viti.
France has achieved great success in breeding a modern sports horse breed, the full name of which is Cheval de Selle Francais - French selle, or French riding horse, this is one of the most successful sports arena rocks in the XX century.
The name "French selle" - sometimes they write "sell" appeared in December 1958, and the first volume of the herdbook was published in 1965.
The French, who have ancient traditions of horse breeding, laid the foundation for the development of a modern pedigree riding horse in early XIX c., when in many regions of the country they began to import purebred riding and half-blooded stallions and were crossed with local mares, which did not have such a refined exterior - with the exception of Limousin and the southwestern regions, where mainly Anglo-Arabs were bred.
In Normandy, which has always been an important center of horse breeding, two types of horses appeared: the fast trotter, later the French trotting breed - many of the half-blooded horses imported from England came from the Norfolk trotter - the roadster, and the Anglo-Norman. The vast majority of modern French mudflows date back to Anglonorman horses.
French horse breeding differs from neighboring countries, where it is of key importance to evaluate the horse according to the results of special tests. The basis of breeding in France is sports achivments stallions, mares, their offspring and relatives.
This system is relatively short term was able to create sport horse of high achievements, the exterior resembles a thoroughbred horse - this breed includes most of the founding stallions and has enough energy to overcome all the difficulties and complexities of modern equestrian sports.
French riding horses shine in show jumping, Jappel, the 1987 European champion and Olympic champion 1988, Quito de Bassi - world champion in 1990, Ay-Love-Yu - winner of the 1983 World Cup and Galube - world champion in 1982 in the team event.
Description of the breed French sel
Height at withers - light type, small horses - up to 15.3 palms - 160 cm, medium - 15.3-16.1 palms - up to 165 cm, large horses - above 16.1 palms.
Height at withers - heavy type, small horses - up to 16 palms - 162 cm, large - over 16 palms. The division into "light" and "heavy" types is based on the horse's ability to carry the rider's weight and is determined based on the characteristics of the constitution.
Suit- mostly red, although any is allowed.
Exterior- refined head; long, graceful neck; oblique scapula; strong body with rounded ribs; wide, powerful croup; strong limbs with particularly powerful forearms, well-broken joints and a large girth of the metacarpus.
Although the thoroughbred horse breed had the greatest influence on the formation of the French mudflow, the French trotter played a significant role, especially in the pedigrees of the famous show jumping horses Galu-be and Zhappel. Galoubet has maternal French trotter blood, albeit two generations ago. And small, but surprisingly jumpy Zhappel, whose career culmination was olympic gold in individual competition at the Seoul Games in 1988 and a team victory at the 1990 World Equestrian Games, descended from the French trotter Tyrol II and the purebred riding mare Venerable.
Curiously, Jappelle did not have the harmonious gaits characteristic of the French mudflow. He was amazingly clumsy and not very pleasant to ride. The reason for this was the too strong croup, the horse was rebuilt - the height at the withers is less than the height of the croup, which is typical for trotters.