Everything about Auxois totally explained
Originally from the
Cote d'Or and
Yonne region of
France, the
Auxois breed is a descendant of the old Burgundian horse, dating back to the
Middle Ages. There are very few left, although efforts are being made to maintain the breed, particularly around the Cluny Stud and the ferile areas of Yonne and Saone-et-Loire.
History
In the
19th Century there was an infusion of
Boulonnais and
Percheron blood, as well as the
Ardennais and
Trait Du Nord, which increased the overall size of the Auxois. They are closely related to the Ardennes, and since the beginning of the 20th century, only Ardennais blood has been used to improve the Auxois. They are now somewhat larger in height then the Ardennes and both breeds are selectively bred for the
horsemeat market due to their mass. The Auxois were widely used in the transport industry and, with the advent of mechanisation, suffered dramatically in numbers, like many of the draft breeds. Today they're strictly protected and monitored by the Syndicat du Cheval de Trait Ardennais de L'Ausoix which is based in
Dijon, and has kept the breed's
studbook since 1913.
Compared to the Ardennes, the Auxois is finer in the legs and have smaller hindquarters. They are not heavily feathered and can move surprisingly freely and fast for their bulk. They are well built and, like the Ardennes, have an enormous pulling capacity.
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