Origin
France
History
The Anglo-Arab results from the fusion of the two preeminent horse breeds: the English Thoroughbred and the Arabian. The Anglo-Arab is bred throughout the world, especially in France where the animals have almost become a new and distinct breed.
Thoroughbred blood was introduced to French horses in 1830, but in 1836 systematic breeding began at Pompadour. It was based on the use of two principal Arabian sires, Massoud and Aslan and three Thoroughbred foundation mares.
The traditional breeding centers for the Anglo-Arab are at Pompadour, Tarbes, Pau and Gelos. The requirement for studbook entry is still at least 25 percent Arabian blood, with only Anglo-Arab, Arabian, or Thoroughbred ancestry.
Description
- Head:
the profile can be straight or roman - Conformation:
-long neck
-prominent withers
-very oblique, powerful shoulders
-the frame ist usually more solid than that of the Thoroughbred, and the croup is longer and more horizontal - Average height:
15 to 16 h.h. - Colours:
all colours are acceptable, but bay, chestnut and grey are most frequently seen - Temperament:
intelligent, tremendous personality , even, and manageable ; unsurpassed qualities of endurance and stamina - Today:
its aptitude for jumping and galloping as well as its elegance and resistance make the Anglo-Arab a prized horse for show jumping, eventing and dressage. The major qualities of beauty, height, harmony, resistance, skill, and physical aptitude to bear a rider make this breed above all a wonderful saddle horse. It is also recognized and sought after to improve other sport and saddle breeds.
