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This breed has been used for centuries to breed work mules and the Poitevin mares are said to breed the biggest & strongest mules in the world.
Poitevin (horse)
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The Poitevin, or Mulassier, originates in the Poitou region of France and is believed to be related to the ancient primitive Forest Horse of Northern Europe.
The Poitevin
Tiffardière
male, aged 13 years
Born and bred in the marshes of Western France, the Poitevin is the least known of nine French heavy breeds, and the most endangered.
The Poitevin is a singularly unprepossessing animal which does not perform particularly well, has poor conformation and is rather unnattractive. Having said that, however, they are widely used in the production of excellent mules, at which they excel! ...
Poitevin horse is a plain, thick-witted horse. It was originally imported from the flatlands of Northern Europe to drain the marshes around Poitou; a job for which it was particularly qualified by virtue of its enormous feet.
Although a good draft horse in its own right, the Mulassier Poitevin (The "Poitou Mule-Maker" in English) was specifically bred to provide large, strong mares who could in turn produce large, strong mules.
The Poitevin was imported into the region to drain the swamps and marshes found there, suited as such by its very large feet. However, the slow and lethargic disposition of this horse does not make it particularly useful as a work animal.
Chestnut; height 15.2; Use: Riding, Saddle
Poitevin (France)
Dun; height 16.2 to 17; Use: Mule production
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 See also: Mules, Black, Bay, Feather, Clydesdale
  
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