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Auvergne Horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Cob
- Origin
- France
From the Auvergne region of south-central France, this light draft horse stands 143–147 cm at the withers and weighs 450–650 kg. Its recorded coat colors are bay and seal brown. The breed is used mainly for trekking and was recognized by the Haras Nationaux in December 2012.
What the Auvergne horse is
The Auvergne is a light draft horse and a cob originating in south-central France’s Auvergne region. Trekking is its recorded main use.
Before choosing one
At the withers, the breed measures 143–147 cm and weighs 450–650 kg (990–1,430 lb). Bay and seal brown are its listed coat colors.
The Haras Nationaux formally recognized it in December 2012. The Association Nationale du Cheval de Race Auvergne publishes the breed standard.
What stands out
The Auvergne combines a light draft build with a cob type. Trekking is the main use given for the breed.
Its identity is closely tied to its French region of origin.
Points to weigh
The profile names trekking as its main use, so it gives no stated role for other disciplines.
Only bay and seal brown coats are listed. The breed’s recorded size reaches 650 kg.
Price
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided for the Auvergne horse.
Who may want another breed
Look elsewhere if you want a horse described primarily for a purpose other than trekking.
Verdict
The Auvergne horse suits readers seeking a French regional cob with a light draft frame and a documented trekking role. Its measurements give a clear sense of scale, while its bay or seal brown colors define the recorded appearance. Buyers who need a breed selected for a different job should compare other horses rather than assume this profile covers those uses.
What stands out
- Light draft and cob type in one breed
- Mainly used for trekking
- Originates in France’s Auvergne region
- Bay or seal brown coats are recorded
Worth knowing
- The stated main use is trekking
- Only bay and seal brown coat colors are listed
- Recorded weight reaches 650 kg
Suits
- Owners seeking a French light draft cob
- Trekking plans involving a regional French breed
Think twice if
- You need a breed described mainly for a different discipline
- You want coat colors beyond bay or seal brown
In short
Choose the Auvergne horse if its French regional heritage, cob type, light draft build and trekking role match your plans. The recorded height and weight describe a substantial animal, and the listed colors are limited to bay and seal brown. Formal recognition dates to December 2012, and the Association Nationale du Cheval de Race Auvergne publishes the breed standard. If you are seeking a horse defined for another primary task, compare breeds with that purpose stated clearly instead.
Questions
Where does the Auvergne horse come from?
It comes from the Auvergne region of south-central France.
What type of horse is the Auvergne?
It is a light draft horse and is classified as a cob.
How tall is an Auvergne horse?
The recorded height is 143–147 cm at the withers.
How much does it weigh?
The recorded weight is 450–650 kg, or 990–1,430 lb.
What colors does the breed have?
Bay and seal brown are the listed coat colors.
What is the Auvergne horse used for?
Its main recorded use is trekking.
When was it recognized as a breed?
The Haras Nationaux recognized it in December 2012.
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- Auvergne horse — Stephanemartin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Angevin horse — Eugène Gayot · Public domain · file page
- Anglo-Norman horse — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- AQPS — Tsaag Valren · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Auxois — Cjp24 crop by Peli · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Barraquand horse — Michael Barbereau WMFr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Berrichon horse — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Bidet breton — Revue Sport universel illustré · Public domain · file page
- Boulonnais — Amélie Tsaag Valren · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Brennou horse — Eugène Gayot · Public domain · file page
- Breton horse — Goulwena MOEL · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Camargue horse — Peter Broster · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Carrossier noir du Cotentin — L. Moll & Eug. Gayot · Public domain · file page
- Castillonnais — Tylwyth Eldar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Cauchois horse — Théodore Géricault · Public domain · file page
- Charentais horse — Rélier Léonard · Public domain · file page
- Charolais horse — Comminges Marie-Aiymery · Public domain · file page
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