Limousin is one of the fine half-breed horses of France that are popular among the horse lovers. In fact it is the specialty of France when it comes to horse rearing.
The Limousin horse is a medieval breed that comes from the region of Limousin in France. Their foundation was French native mares who were bred to imported English Thoroughbreds, along with a physically obvious sprinkle of Arabian Blood.
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The registry for the National Show Horse was begun in 1981 by Gene La Croix, mainly to extend the impact of the Arabian horse through the N.S.H.R., the breed being a blend of Arabian and Saddlebred in varying proportions.
The medieval Limousin, which in its time was purpose-bred as a military charger, was based largely on Barb stock brought to France by Muslim armies.
Bay, brown, chestnut; height 15.2 to 16; Use: Draught, Harness, Saddle
Limousin Half-Bred (France)
Bay, chestnut; height 16; Use: Sporting
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However, many of the local French breeds which were bred as saddle horses like the Vendeen, Charollais, Limousin, Corlais, Angevin, Angonin and Charentais played an important role in the breeds development.
Later, they were sought out by breeders in France for their stamina and strength (where they were partially responsible for the medieval riding horse, the Limousin), ...
 See also: Thoroughbred, Saddle, Arabian, Arab, Chestnut
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