History

The Canadian Horse

    The Canadian Horse is the result of shipments of horses, by Louis 14th of France to the aristocrats in New France. The first horse was sent in 1647, and more were shipped until 1670.

    The offspring of these horses developed a new and hardy breed that could endure the hardships of the climate, the work of clearing land and agriculture as well as for social functions of visiting, travelling to various parts of the country and of course, racing.

    The Canadian Horse was prolific and became a horse that was known for its stamina, heart and disposition. It gradually became a medium build horse, strong of legs and back, 14.2-15.2 hands high.

    The onset of mechanization almost saw the demise of the Canadian Horse and it sank to a level of less than 400 in the world by the 1970's. Thanks in part to Dr. Couture in the past century and to the desire of historically and equine interested breeders, the horse came back from the brink of extinction (less than 400) and is now able to boast of more than 2000 live horses of the breed today.