Breton
The Breton is a French draft horse from Brittany, traditionally bred in several useful types, including heavier draft horses and the more active Postier Breton for harness work. It is typically compact, muscular, deep-bodied, and energetic for its size, with chestnut and roan commonly seen. Breton horses have been used for farm labor, transport, military supply, meat production, and modern driving or heritage work.
People who keep Bretons often appreciate a draft horse that is strong without being excessively tall. They still need careful management of weight, feet, joints, and harness fit, especially when used on roads or in farm equipment. Breeding programs may focus on maintaining working ability and regional character while meeting present-day uses such as small-scale agriculture, tourism, leisure driving, and conservation of French draft lines.
Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White
