French Trotter

The French Trotter is a French breed of trotting horse bred for racing both ridden and in harness.:132 It was bred specifically for racing in the 19th century (1800s), principally in Normandy in north-western France.

French Trotter
In a sulky race at the hippodrome of Vincennes
Caroline Théault riding Vezac Duophi in the Prix de Belesta at Hippodrome de la Cépière in 2016
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk:44
Other names
  • Trotteur français
  • Anglo-Norman Trotter
  • Norman Trotter
Country of originFrance
Usetrotting races
Traits
Height
  • 154–167 cm:467
Coloursolid dark colours:467
Breed standards
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