Franches-Montagnes horse

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The Franches-Montagnes horse is a versatile Swiss light draft and riding breed known for its strength, sure-footedness, and calm temperament.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf horse breed
light draft horse
riding horse
alsoKnownAs Cheval des Franches-Montagnes
Freiberger
Freiberger horse
breedingCenter Avenches National Stud
breedingGoal maintain versatility
preserve calm temperament
preserve soundness and hardiness
build compact
strong
conformationFeature broad chest
good bone
strong back
well-muscled neck
conservationStatus endangered breed
countryOfOrigin Switzerland
developedFrom Jura horse
linked to: Freiberger horse

local Swiss farm horses
gait balanced canter
comfortable trot
energetic walk
influencedBy Anglo-Norman horse
Belgian draft horse
Comtois horse
Swiss Warmblood
Thoroughbred
maneAndTailColor usually black
notableTrait endurance
sure-footedness
versatility
originPeriod late 19th century
placeOfOrigin Canton of Jura
Franches-Montagnes region
Jura Mountains
primaryUse driving
light draft work
riding
recognizedAs only native Swiss horse breed
recognizedBy Swiss national stud
temperament calm
reliable
willing
typicalCoatColor bay
black
chestnut
typicalHeight approximately 150 to 160 cm
between 14.3 and 15.3 hands
typicalWeight approximately 500 to 650 kg
usedFor carriage driving
farm work
harness competitions
recreational riding
therapeutic riding
trail riding

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Franches-Montagnes knownFor Franches-Montagnes horse
Franches-Montagnes namedAfter Franches-Montagnes horse
Franches-Montagnes hasBreedOrigin Franches-Montagnes horse
Saignelégier hasTraditionalBreedAssociation Franches-Montagnes horse
Franches-Montagnes horse alsoKnownAs Cheval des Franches-Montagnes
linked to: Franches-Montagnes horse