Camargue White Horses
Reputedly one of the oldest breeds of horses in the world, the Camargue horse is said to have lived in the Camargue marshes and wetlands for thousands of years. Traditionally, the horses live in semi-wild conditions in the marshy areas of the recognized as a breed by the Association des Eleveurs de Chevaux de Race Camargue since 1978, the horses no longer running wild are bred under strict guidelines developed by the French government. Typically standing between 13 and 14hh, the Camargue is rugged, stocky, and level headed, making them excellent mounts for herding and work. The Camargue horse is the traditional mount of the “guardians,” the Camargue "cowboys" who herd the black Camargue bulls used in bullfighting in southern France.
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Location: Camargue France
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