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Barraquand Horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Cob
- Origin
- France
- Height
- 1.45 cm
From the Vercors Massif in France, the Barraquand is a mountain horse breed shaped by an old selection process. Its history reaches back to horses associated with Léoncel Abbey and later breeding by the Barraquand family. The family used transhumance from the late 19th century to the 1950s. The breed was considered lost after 1963 and reconstituted from the 1990s. Its listed height is 1.45.
What the Barraquand horse is
The Barraquand is a horse breed from France, classed as a cob. It emerged through an old selection process in the Vercors Massif, a mountain area.
Its history is linked to transhumance, the seasonal movement of horses, and to animals kept by Christian monastic communities, especially those connected with Léoncel Abbey.
Where its story begins
The breed is associated with a small herd cultivated by monastic communities. The Barraquand family later developed its breeding practices from the late 19th century through the 1950s.
For a wider look at its national background, see horse breeds from France.
What stands out
The Barraquand has a clear French mountain identity and a documented connection to the Vercors Massif.
Its story includes a recognizable breeding tradition: the Barraquand family maintained the line through transhumance for decades.
The breed has also been reconstituted since the 1990s through work involving breeders and local institutions.
Points to keep in mind
The original Barraquand breeding operation went bankrupt, and part of its land was sold in 1963. The breed was then considered lost.
Its later history is one of reconstruction rather than an uninterrupted breeding line. The listed height is 1.45, with no unit given here.
Size and lifespan
The recorded height is 1.45. No lifespan figure is provided for this breed in the available description.
Who may want another breed
Readers seeking a horse with a stated lifespan or a more detailed size record may need to compare other entries in horse breeds. The available description centers on origin and history, not broader ownership details.
Our take
The Barraquand suits readers drawn to French mountain breeds with a strong regional history. Its Vercors roots, monastic associations, and transhumance tradition give it a distinct background.
Choose another entry if you need fuller ownership information than this short record supplies.
What stands out
- Distinct French mountain origin in the Vercors Massif
- Long association with transhumance
- History linked to Léoncel Abbey
- Reconstituted since the 1990s
Worth knowing
- Breed was considered lost after 1963
- Original Barraquand breeding operation ended in bankruptcy
- Available record gives limited ownership detail
Suits
- Readers tracing French horse-breed origins
- People interested in mountain cob histories
- Comparing regional horse breeds
Think twice if
- You need a documented lifespan
- You want extensive size or ownership information
In short
The Barraquand is a French cob whose identity is tied closely to the Vercors Massif. Its history reflects monastic horse keeping, the Barraquand family’s long breeding work, and seasonal movement through mountain country. The breed was considered lost and later reconstructed, adding important context for anyone studying regional horse breeds. Its recorded height is 1.45, but the available description does not include a lifespan. This page is most useful for readers comparing origins and historical purpose across French horses.
Questions
Where does the Barraquand horse come from?
It comes from France, specifically the Vercors Massif.
What type of horse is the Barraquand?
It is a French mountain horse breed classified as a cob.
What was the Barraquand horse bred through?
Its history includes transhumance and breeding work by the Barraquand family from the late 19th century to the 1950s.
Was the Barraquand horse ever considered extinct?
Yes. After the original breeding operation failed and land was sold in 1963, the breed was considered lost.
When was the Barraquand horse reconstituted?
Reconstitution efforts began in the 1990s and involved breeders and local institutions.
How tall is a Barraquand horse?
The recorded height is 1.45. The available record does not state a measurement unit.
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- Barraquand horse — Michael Barbereau WMFr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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
- Auvergne horse — Stephanemartin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Auxois — Cjp24 crop by Peli · CC BY 3.0 · 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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