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Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.

Poney Francais de Selle
Poney Francais de Selle (French Saddle Pony)
History

Breeding Goals
History
- A relatively recent breed (originally founded in 1969 and stud book closed in 1991), the PFDS is a sport pony aimed at children and young adults. There are no physical characteristics yet defined for the breed, but all tend to be suited for English disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, and three-day eventing. However, they also can be used in harness races and other forms of recreational riding. They are similar to the British Riding Pony and the German Riding Pony.
- 12.1-14.2hh
Any color
Head is small, straight or convex profile
Long neck with prominent withers
Wide and deep chest
Long, sloping shoulder
Sloping croup
Large, clean joints and defined tendons
- PFDS Book Characteristics:
- 12.1-14.3hh
Medium Light to Medium Heavy
40-60% Body Type
60% Horse Type to 70% Pony Type
- 12.1-14.3hh
- PFDS Breed Creation:
[ Spanish Jennet x Thoroughbred ] x [ Arabian x Welsh Cob ]
- The first (and only) PFDS right now is this filly. A studbook will eventually be created
Breeding Goals
- Currently, the goal is to expand the breed by increasing the number of horses available while creating a good amount of studs for public use. Then, the goal will be to move the breed toward its real life purpose: english competitions as outlined above.

Re: Poney Francais de Selle
First colt was just born! Unfortunately he and the first mare come from similar breeding stock and have 2/4 similar grandparents. However, he will be available for stud!
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