Cheval de Selle Français (French Saddle Horse)

SELLE FRANÇAIS

This modern warmblood owes much to the Thoroughbred, the French Trotter and the Anglo-Norman also had considerable influence. The term was first used in 1958 and the first stud book was published in 1965. Its most famous examples to date are Jappeloup, Quito deBaussy and Galoubet.

Origin: France.
Colour: Usually chestnut, although all colours are acceptable.
Height: 15  - 17 hands.
Conformation: Fine head on long, elegant neck, sloping shoulders, well-sprung ribs, powerful hindquarters, good bone.
Character: Intelligent, tractable.
Uses: All equestrian disciplines.

ASSOCIATION NATIONALE DES ELEVEURS
DE CHEVAUX DE RACE SELLE FRANCAIS
 
DE CHEVAUX DE RACE SELLE FRANCAIS (ANSF)
22 Rue de Penthièvre
75 008 Paris
France
Tel : +33 (0) 1 45 62 00 52