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| − | + | The '''Percheron''' is one of the most famous [[draft horse]]s from [[France]]. The Percheron is used for agricultural work, makes an attractive parade horse, and is a most animated and powerful show horse in heavy harness. | |
| − | + | It is generally black or gray, though chestnut or sorrel are acceptable for registration in the US with a positive DNA test. | |
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*[http://www.percheron-france.org//Societe hippique Percheronne de France] | *[http://www.percheron-france.org//Societe hippique Percheronne de France] | ||
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*[http://www.percheronhorse.org// Percheron Horse Society of America] | *[http://www.percheronhorse.org// Percheron Horse Society of America] | ||
| + | *[http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/percheron/index.htm// Oklahoma State University's Percheron Page] | ||
| + | *[http://www.percheron.org.uk// British Percheron Horse Society] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Horse breeds]] | ||
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| + | [[fr:Percheron (race équine)]] | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 20 June 2005
The Percheron is one of the most famous draft horses from France. The Percheron is used for agricultural work, makes an attractive parade horse, and is a most animated and powerful show horse in heavy harness.
It is generally black or gray, though chestnut or sorrel are acceptable for registration in the US with a positive DNA test.
