The camargue horse | Facts & Information

Origin

Camargue is one of the oldest breeds. The area where this breed is bred is in the southern part of France and is in the form of a triangle.

Montpellier is in the West, Tarascon in the North and formerly in the east, passing through the Salon de Provence, an area that thus surrounds the Ile de Camargue, the Gard and Herault Plains and part of Crau.

In 1982 it was established that the Camargue regional Park would protect Camargue horses and cattle from human encroachment. The climate of the Camargue is harsh, being either very hot under a scorching sun or frost due to the cold winds blowing from the Alps.

The Camargue horse, which is often called the "sea horse", has existed in this region since prehistoric times. Some say he is descended from the now-extinct Soutre horse, whose bones were found in the south-east of France and in this way his obarsia is still a mystery.

Over the centuries many armies passed through the Camargue, including Greek, Roman and Arab. Horses brought with these armies have influenced this breed over time.

It has been suggested that this breed had some influence on the early races in Spain, as the armies took them back home.

Camargue horses run wild in swampy areas in small herds consisting of a stallion and his mares and offspring.

Usually young mares are caught and marked at the age of one, and foals that are not thought to be suitable for mating neutered at the age of three. the breed is protected by law today.

Mating is semi-wild, but under the strict supervision of a biological research center in La Tour du Valat.

Due to the somewhat isolated environment, humans have been able to observe the social interaction and lifestyle of wild horses.

This breed has contributed much to human understanding of equine behavior that may never have been researched.

It's a hardy breed. This horse is brisk but has a gentle disposition and after it is trained to be ridden it is used to direct the herd of bulls as well as to be used by tourists to explore the delta.

Camargue Layout

This horse is born black or brown and turns gray in adulthood. They have a height of 138-148 cm. They have a large and square head with a straight and slightly convex profile.

The eyes are large and expressive and the ears are wide and short with a wide base. The neck is short and muscular, wide at the base, the withers are prominent, and the back is straight and short.

The croup is short and narrow, and the chest is wide and deep. The shoulder is rather straight and rather short.

The tail and Mane are long and thick. The legs are extremely strong with clear joints, being very tall and having strong hooves. They're not shoeless.

Camargue Behavior

The Camargue horse is quick-tempered, brisk, agile, brave and very hardy.

It is able to endure bad weather and long periods without food, as well as walk long distances.

His infallible and clear instinct, The Hardy hooves show us that he is adapted for an environment with a lot of water.

He is a horse suitable for riding.