Horses in Normandy have a clear economic importance, particularly through breeding. Present since the Bronze Age, horse breeding developed with the establishment of the Haras du Pin stud farm. Horses are still a very much alive tradition in this region. Normandy boasts a number of renowned racecourses, in particular the one in Deauville, where events take place regularly, including international ones such as the 2014 World Equestrian Games.
A few clues suggest the presence of domesticated horses in the region as early as the Neolithic period. However, the evidence from the Bronze Age allows us to state unequivocally that the domestic horse spread as an animal of prestige and combat.[1]
During the July Monarchy, amid "equestrian Anglomania", the crossing of Norman horses with half-breeds and thoroughbreds was advocated. The local animals already had a good reputation.[2] Half-blood breeding developed to the detriment of luxury horse breeding.[3] Under the Second French Empire, the Orne department was considered the "stud farm of France", supplying a very large number of animals.[4] During the Occupation, numerous horse requisitions affected the region, causing the locals to revolt against the Germans.[5]
EconomyEdit
At the beginning of the 21st century, Lower Normandy was France's leading equine breeding region. Recognized worldwide for both horse births and riders,[6] it accounts for almost half of all racehorse births in France. In 2005, the Normandy horse industry was recognized as a "National Competitiveness Cluster" in Lower Normandy. Throughout Normandy, a large number of training establishments prepare students for careers in the horse industry, from the CAP Agricole to the Master de Sciences et Management de la Filière Equine.[7] There are specificities according to each department.
CalvadosEdit
There were 2,261 registered breeders in 2012, 66% of whom breed thoroughbreds and trotters. Calvados also boasts 92 riding schools, 8 racecourses, 17 equestrian tourism centers, and an establishment dedicated to horse auctions in Deauville, Arqana. Sales totaled 87 million euros in 2011. The horse industry accounts for 4,431 direct jobs, with 3,798 being full-time.[6] Calvados is also home to two leading-edge equine research facilities: the Institut Pathologique du Cheval (IPC), which works with two research teams, and the Laboratoire Départemental, which specializes in equine infectious pathologies.[7] The Caen region has one of the highest horse populations in France, with a density of 8.3 equidae/km² (2011 data). An important part of this economy is due to the presence of independent leisure horse owners.[8]
EureEdit
The breeding of trotters and Selle Français horses is very present, but the Eure is above all a department for riders and equestrian sports, and one of the leading departments in France for horse riding, preparation and training. The Village Équestre de Conches is one of three national training centers for riding instructors.[7]
MancheEdit
The Selle Français breed clearly dominates, with both saddle and sport breeding. Many national and international equestrian champions were born in Manche. It is also the department of origin of the Norman Cob breed.[7]
OrneEdit
The Orne is a racehorse-breeding department, the first in France for trotters and the second for gallopers. It is also the historic cradle of the Percheron breed and home to the Haras National du Pin.[7]
Seine-MaritimeEdit
On the contrary, the Seine-Maritime region has developed the touristic aspect of the equestrian sector, with numerous rural and forest trails covering more than 1,000 kilometers for riders. Breeding at Seine-Maritime focuses on Selle Français and racehorses.[7]
The first of France's national stud farms, established by Colbert on the orders of Louis XIV, the Haras du Pin is located in the present-day department of Orne. This "Versailles of the horse" is the oldest and most prestigious of the national stud farms.
CultureEdit
Numerous Norman legends associate horses and riders.[9] The Orne department in particular is culturally associated with the horse, the animal having served as its logo for many years.[10]
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 30
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 39
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 40
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 37
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 95-98
^ ab"Calvados Stratégie : Informations Régionales et Nationales". Calvados (in French). 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
^ abcdefNormandie, Chambres d'agriculture de (2023-08-17). "Chambres d'agriculture de Normandie". normandie.chambres-agriculture.fr (in French). Retrieved 2023-08-22.
^Vial, Céline; Aubert, Magali; Perrier-Cornet, Philippe (2011-01-06). "Les choix organisationnels des propriétaires de chevaux de loisir dans les espaces ruraux". Économie rurale. Agricultures, alimentations, territoires (in French) (321): 42–57. doi:10.4000/economierurale.2911. ISSN 0013-0559.
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 155
^Manneville, de Gennes, Secrétariat permanent des congrès des sociétés historiques et archéologiques de Normandie, 1996, p. 51
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Talon, Alain (2014). Le cheval en Normandie (in French). Bayeux: Orep Éditions. ISBN978-2-8151-0220-9.
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Horses in Normandy have a clear economic importance particularly through breeding Present since the Bronze Age horse breeding developed with the establishment of the Haras du Pin stud farm Horses are still a very much alive tradition in this region Normandy boasts a number of renowned racecourses in particular the one in Deauville where events take place regularly including international ones such as the 2014 World Equestrian Games Horse drawn carriage show at the Haras du Pin Contents 1 History 2 Economy 2 1 Calvados 2 2 Eure 2 3 Manche 2 4 Orne 2 5 Seine Maritime 2 6 Events 3 Patrimony 3 1 Haras du Pin 4 Culture 5 See also 6 References 7 BibliographyHistory Edit Draft horse in Caen 1944 A few clues suggest the presence of domesticated horses in the region as early as the Neolithic period However the evidence from the Bronze Age allows us to state unequivocally that the domestic horse spread as an animal of prestige and combat 1 During the July Monarchy amid equestrian Anglomania the crossing of Norman horses with half breeds and thoroughbreds was advocated The local animals already had a good reputation 2 Half blood breeding developed to the detriment of luxury horse breeding 3 Under the Second French Empire the Orne department was considered the stud farm of France supplying a very large number of animals 4 During the Occupation numerous horse requisitions affected the region causing the locals to revolt against the Germans 5 Economy EditAt the beginning of the 21st century Lower Normandy was France s leading equine breeding region Recognized worldwide for both horse births and riders 6 it accounts for almost half of all racehorse births in France In 2005 the Normandy horse industry was recognized as a National Competitiveness Cluster in Lower Normandy Throughout Normandy a large number of training establishments prepare students for careers in the horse industry from the CAP Agricole to the Master de Sciences et Management de la Filiere Equine 7 There are specificities according to each department Calvados Edit There were 2 261 registered breeders in 2012 66 of whom breed thoroughbreds and trotters Calvados also boasts 92 riding schools 8 racecourses 17 equestrian tourism centers and an establishment dedicated to horse auctions in Deauville Arqana Sales totaled 87 million euros in 2011 The horse industry accounts for 4 431 direct jobs with 3 798 being full time 6 Calvados is also home to two leading edge equine research facilities the Institut Pathologique du Cheval IPC which works with two research teams and the Laboratoire Departemental which specializes in equine infectious pathologies 7 The Caen region has one of the highest horse populations in France with a density of 8 3 equidae km 2011 data An important part of this economy is due to the presence of independent leisure horse owners 8 Eure Edit The breeding of trotters and Selle Francais horses is very present but the Eure is above all a department for riders and equestrian sports and one of the leading departments in France for horse riding preparation and training The Village Equestre de Conches is one of three national training centers for riding instructors 7 Manche Edit The Selle Francais breed clearly dominates with both saddle and sport breeding Many national and international equestrian champions were born in Manche It is also the department of origin of the Norman Cob breed 7 Orne Edit The Orne is a racehorse breeding department the first in France for trotters and the second for gallopers It is also the historic cradle of the Percheron breed and home to the Haras National du Pin 7 Seine Maritime Edit On the contrary the Seine Maritime region has developed the touristic aspect of the equestrian sector with numerous rural and forest trails covering more than 1 000 kilometers for riders Breeding at Seine Maritime focuses on Selle Francais and racehorses 7 Events Edit Normandy Horse Show Equi Days 2014 World Equestrian Games Patrimony EditHaras du Pin Edit Main article Haras national du Pin The first of France s national stud farms established by Colbert on the orders of Louis XIV the Haras du Pin is located in the present day department of Orne This Versailles of the horse is the oldest and most prestigious of the national stud farms Culture EditNumerous Norman legends associate horses and riders 9 The Orne department in particular is culturally associated with the horse the animal having served as its logo for many years 10 See also Edit2014 World Equestrian Games Haras National du PinReferences Edit Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 30 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 39 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 40 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 37 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 95 98 a b Calvados Strategie Informations Regionales et Nationales Calvados in French 2023 06 24 Retrieved 2023 08 22 a b c d e f Normandie Chambres d agriculture de 2023 08 17 Chambres d agriculture de Normandie normandie chambres agriculture fr in French Retrieved 2023 08 22 Vial Celine Aubert Magali Perrier Cornet Philippe 2011 01 06 Les choix organisationnels des proprietaires de chevaux de loisir dans les espaces ruraux Economie rurale Agricultures alimentations territoires in French 321 42 57 doi 10 4000 economierurale 2911 ISSN 0013 0559 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 155 Manneville de Gennes Secretariat permanent des congres des societes historiques et archeologiques de Normandie 1996 p 51Bibliography EditManneheut Agnes 2002 L elevage des chevaux de travail dans l Orne au XIXe siecle 1815 1900 These pour le diplome d archiviste paleographe in French Revue d histoire du XIXe siecle Societe d histoire de la revolution de 1848 et des revolutions du XIXe siecle pp 250 256 doi 10 4000 rh19 408 Manneville Philippe de Gennes Jean Pierre 1996 Le cheval en Normandie actes du XXVIIIe congres tenu a Mortagne au Perche du 21 au 24 octobre 1993 in French Musee de Normandie Talon Alain 2014 Le cheval en Normandie in French Bayeux Orep Editions ISBN 978 2 8151 0220 9 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Horses in Normandy amp oldid 1172614594, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
