Breton horse

Trait Breton
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2021): not at risk;
Country of origin	France
Standard	Association Nationale du Cheval de Trait Breton (in French)
Traits
Weight	Postier Breton: 750–900 kg; Trait Breton: 900–950 kg; ;
Height	152–163 cm;
	Equus ferus caballus;

The Trait Breton is a French breed of draught horse. It originated in Brittany, in north-west France, from cross-breeding of local horses with various other breeds. It is strong and muscular, and often has a chestnut coat.

There are two principal subtypes: the Postier Breton is an agile harness and light draught breed; the Trait Breton is heavier, and best suited to agricultural work. The Breton was used as a working animal for agricultural and military purposes; in the twenty-first century it is reared principally for horsemeat. A stud book was started in 1909.

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Traits

Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^[1]^: 149 DAD-IS (2021): not at risk^[2]
Country of origin	France
Standard	Association Nationale du Cheval de Trait Breton (in French)
Weight	Postier Breton: 750–900 kg^[3]^: 447 Trait Breton: 900–950 kg^[3]^: 447
Height	152–163 cm^[3]^: 447
Equus ferus caballus