The Camargue horse is a breed of horse which, as its name suggests, comes from the Camargue, located on the south coast of France. This breed is considered a symbol of freedom and tradition due to its age. The Camargue is a horse that was used by the Phoenician and Roman armies and these horses have a special ability to survive in extreme conditions.
Origin
- Europe
- France
Physical aspect of the Camargue horse
The Camargue horse may seem like a very beautiful white horse to us, but it is in fact first and foremost a black horse! When they are young, they can be appreciated in this dark color although when they reach sexual maturity, they develop a white dress.
They are not particularly tall since they measure between 1.35 and 1.50 meters in height at the withers, although the Camargue has great strength, sufficient to be ridden by adult riders. It is a strong and robust horse, which weighs between 300 and 400 kilograms. The Camargue is a horse that is currently used in classical dressage, as a working breed or in general riding.
Character of the Camargue horse
The Camargue horse is generally an intelligent and calm horse that gets along easily with its guardian, with whom it quickly acquires confidence.
Camargue horse care
We must provide it with plenty of clean, fresh water, which is essential for its development.Grass and food concentrates are important, if they are hay based we need to make sure we feed him at least 2% of his weight of this food every day.
Shelter will help it withstand weather conditions, as wind and humidity are not favorable to them.
If we ride it regularly, we need to make sure the hulls are clean and have no cracks or are loose. Legs are a horse's basic tool and not paying attention to their paws can lead to serious problems in the future.
Cleaning your stable is also very important because if you're not careful it can affect the horse's hooves or lungs. Candidiasis is the main horse disease linked to a lack of hygiene in the stable.
Camargue horse he alth
We will regularly check the horse for scrapes, cuts and bruises. We recommend that you have a first aid kit on hand so that you can treat him if necessary.
If you notice any signs of illness such as runny nose or eyes, or even coughing or excessive saliva, you should go to a veterinarian to examine the horse thoroughly to rule out any problems serious.
Photos of Camargue Horse
