Le cheval de Castillon

Installed in Ariège it comes from wild hordes as evidenced by prehistoric cave drawings in this region. During its evolution the horse Castillonnes received blood oriental but the blood of Iberian horses giving it a special allure. Her black dress light sides of tasks of fire. Robust, skilful, tireless Castillonnes The horse is perfectly suited to the mountain. As with all products of local races, markets were closed and the depopulation of areas of its origin has increased the disappearance of the horse of Castillon in 1980, enthusiasts have revived the rearing horse Castillonnes which currently has approximately 250 subjects. Character easy, frugal and resistant to the effort he is perfect in the mountains, riding and driving.