The
Normandy horse Cob is a type and not an actual breed.
Breeding is documented but there is no registration book as with a breed.
The Norman evolved when Normandy breeders began developing the French Trotter and Anglo-Norman around the 19th century.
The French chose the name because they resembled the English Cob
A Cob type began to emerge and development continued.
The type stands around 15.3 – 16.3hh (1.60 – 1.68m) which is taller than the English cob, with typical coat colours being chestnut, bay and occasionally Roan or grey.
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The La Manche region is the cob country of Normandy, and the Norman cob can be seen working there.
A stocky handsome head with a kind eye and good sized nostrils.
The neck is short, strong and crested and it leads onto a well defined wither with an ample shoulder.
It has a powerful and compact frame and body with a short legs of good bone, wide chest and deep girth.
Limbs are straight and strong and well proportioned.
Hindquarters are powerful with a sloping croup.
The tail is usually docked and set low, but this practise is illegal in some countries.
The breed is generally docile but are energetic and lively when working.
The Norman is a good, strong riding horse and work horse,having exceptional gaits.
The Norman Cob is adapted well to carriage work, a task for which it is in demand, not only to work the fields but for leisure and harness.
The Cob is also bred for the meat industry.
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