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Augeron Horse: Origin, Size and Working History
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Draft horse
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 1.58 cm
- Weight
- 715 kg
The Augeron horse is listed here as a draft horse from France. The supplied history describes a horse from the Huisne river valley in the former Perche province. Its recorded height is 1.58 m and its recorded weight is 715 kg. It was used for stagecoaches, agriculture and hauling heavy goods.
What the Augeron horse is
The Augeron horse is a draft horse associated with France. The supplied account places its beginnings in the Huisne river valley of western France, in the former Perche province.
The breed’s working history includes pulling stagecoaches, farm work and moving heavy goods. It is usually described as gray or black, with a well-muscled build.
Where it began
Ancestors were present in the valley by the 17th century, although the breed’s exact origins are unknown. They are believed to descend from war horses.
Arabian blood was added in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. French exports later grew, and France created the first purely Percheron stud book in 1893. For context, see horse breeds from France.
Working qualities
The supplied description notes intelligence and a willingness to work. Those qualities fit its recorded roles in stagecoach work, agriculture and heavy hauling.
Its recorded size is 1.58 m in height and 715 kg in weight.
Points to keep in mind
The historical account does not establish the breed’s exact origins. Its descent from war horses is presented as a belief, not a confirmed lineage.
Price
No purchase price or other cost is provided for the Augeron horse in the supplied facts.
Who may want another breed
This horse may not suit someone seeking a breed with a documented lifespan or a fully settled origin story, because those details are not supplied here.
Readers comparing working horses can browse horse breeds and then check the records for each candidate.
Our view
Choose the Augeron horse if you want a French draft horse with a history in transport, farming and heavy hauling. The supplied record also points to intelligence and willingness to work.
Look elsewhere if confirmed ancestry, lifespan information or a different job matters more than this documented working background.
What stands out
- Used for agriculture and hauling heavy goods
- Worked as a stagecoach horse
- Description notes intelligence and willingness to work
- French draft-horse history linked to the Perche region
Worth knowing
- Exact origins are unknown in the supplied history
- War-horse descent is presented as belief, not proof
Suits
- Readers seeking a French draft horse with a hauling history
- Owners interested in agriculture, transport or heavy work
Think twice if
- You need a confirmed origin story or documented lifespan
- You are looking for a breed outside the draft-horse type
In short
The Augeron horse is presented as a substantial French draft horse shaped by practical work. Its recorded 1.58 m height and 715 kg weight fit a horse used to pull, farm and haul. The historical record adds links to the Huisne valley, Perche, stagecoaches and later agricultural work. Because the exact origins are unknown and no lifespan figure is supplied, buyers who need a fuller profile should compare other entries before deciding.
Questions
What kind of horse is the Augeron?
It is listed as a draft horse.
Where did the Augeron horse originate?
The supplied facts place it in France, specifically the Huisne river valley in the former Perche province.
How tall is the Augeron horse?
The recorded height is 1.58 m.
How much does it weigh?
The recorded weight is 715 kg.
What work is associated with the Augeron horse?
Its history includes pulling stagecoaches, farm work and hauling heavy goods.
What colors are associated with it?
The supplied description says these horses are usually gray or black.
How long does an Augeron horse live?
No lifespan figure is included in the supplied facts.
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