Poney Francais de Selle : guide complet de la race
The French Saddle Pony, also called the Poney Français de Selle, is a pony breed developed as a sport horse for children and smaller adult riders. It was initially developed in 1969 as the Poney de Croisement (Cross-bred Pony), and in 1972 a stud book was created. In 1991 the stud book was closed and the breed renamed to Poney Français de Selle. The breed combines a mix of French and British pony breeds, as well as Thoroughbred and Arabian blood, to create the horse seen today.
Fiche recapitulative
| Caracteristique | Details |
|---|---|
| Nom | Poney Francais de Selle |
| Pays d’origine | France |
| Taille au garrot | 125-148 cm |
| Poids | 300-400 kg |
| Robes | Toutes |
| Esperance de vie | 25-30 ans |
| Caractere | Sportif, genereux, volontaire, intelligent, bon mental |
Histoire et origines
The breeding program for the French Saddle Pony was initiated in 1969 by the Association Française du Poney de Croisement (French Association of Cross-bred Ponies), who wanted to create and promote a French Sport Pony, initially under the name Poney de Croisement (Cross-bred Pony). A stud book was created for the breed in 1972, and in 1991 the registry was closed to outside blood and the breed was renamed to Poney Français de Selle.
Morphologie et caracteristiques physiques
Le Poney Francais de Selle mesure entre 125-148 cm au garrot pour un poids de 300-400 kg. Les robes admises sont : toutes.
The French Saddle Pony stands 125–148 centimetres (12.1–14.2 hands) high and can be any color. A set standard type does not yet exist, due to differences in bloodlines between various ponies, but the desired type is that of a small saddle horse. Despite the differences, the majority of ponies have some physical characteristics in common. The head is small with a straight or convex profile. The neck is long, withers prominent, the chest wide and deep and the shoulders sloping and long.
Caractere et temperament
Le Poney Francais de Selle est decrit comme sportif, genereux, volontaire, intelligent, bon mental. Ces traits de caractere en font un poney apprecie pour de nombreuses activites equestres.
Aptitudes et disciplines
Le Poney Francais de Selle excelle dans les disciplines suivantes : cso, dressage, cce, pony-games, horse-ball, hunter, endurance.
French Saddle Ponies are mainly used as riding horses in competition events such as show jumping, dressage and three-day eventing, but are also used as harness ponies and for recreational riding. Many riding schools use French Saddle Ponies for novice riders, although they are also seen in competition as high as the international level.
Alimentation
Sportif, besoins plus importants : foin de qualite, cereales et complements selon l’intensite du travail.
Sante et entretien
Race bien suivie genetiquement. Peu de problemes hereditaires connus.
Comme pour tous les poneys, un suivi veterinaire regulier est essentiel : vaccinations, vermifugation, soins dentaires et parage des pieds.
Le Poney Francais de Selle, pour qui ?
Le poney de sport francais. Ideal pour les jeunes cavaliers competiteurs. Se retrouve aux plus hauts niveaux des championnats de France poney.