Comtois horse
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The Comtois horse is a draft horse that originated in the Jura Mountains on the border between France and Switzerland.
Characteristics
The Comtois is a light draft
chestnut. They usually stand 1.50–1.65 metres (14.3–16.1 hands) high and weigh 650–800 kg (1,430–1,760 lb).[2]
History
The Comtois horse breed is an old
Ardennes was used to produce a stronger horse with better legs. Today, they are second only to the Belgian Draught in number in France.[1]
Uses
In the sixteenth century, these horses were used as a
horsemeat industry.[citation needed
]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Comtois". International Museum of the Horse. Archived from the original on October 23, 2007. Retrieved December 17, 2007.
- ^ Le Comtois Association Nationale du Cheval de Trait Comtois. Les Haras Nationaux 2010 (in French) Accessed August 2011
- ISBN 0-671-66068-3.