The second mule register recognized in France. The Pyrenees mule is a type of mule which is not recognized by the French national stud farms, but which has been recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture since 2005. Mulasse production was very important in the Pyrenees and was a great source of returned until 1940, when there were up to annual births of these mules for the department of Ariège alone
The Pyrenees Mule is raised on the Lannemezan plateau and in mountainous areas. The quality of its breeding is due to the particularity of its terroir and the centuries-old know-how of the Pyrenees, who have been able to combine tradition with evolving needs.
We find its traces in the time of the Romans who used it in a box, particularly in Spain and Gaul. Widely used in the armies, the mule gradually declined due to mechanization from 1914. Until 1950, France was able to ensure the sustainability of its production thanks to large exports to many countries with warm climates.
Height: from 1.50 m to 1.60 m
Dresses: black or bay brown
Abilities: the Pyrenees Mule combines the sobriety of the Baudet du Poitou and the strength of its mother (Trait Breton, Percheron, Anglo-Arab, Castillonnais or Mérens). This equine is both docile, incredibly calm and very robust. The mule adapts very well to varied terrain and different climatic conditions.
Activities: Small Pyrenees mules, mostly from Mérens or Castillonnais mothers, are appreciated for packs or saddles. The larger mules, from Trait Breton or Percheron mothers, are ideal for agricultural work (skidding, work in the vineyard, etc.), traction and hitching. Finally, the mules of Anglo-Arab mothers are very famous for the saddle and endurance.
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