Haras National de Lamballe
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The Haras National de Lamballe (English: Lamballe National Stud) is one of five equestrian centers in the French region of Brittany. Originally, it was a depot for royal stallions, created in the autumn of 1783 in the sole stable of a barracks in the town of Lamballe. Abolished in 1790, briefly recreated in 1825, this national stud took on its definitive form in 1842, when it was given the task of making breeding stallions available to the owners of the 70,000 broodmares in its district. Numerous extensions led to the construction of eleven new stables until the beginning of the 20th century, housing up to 350 stallions of all breeds. The National Stud played a major role in the development of the Norfolk-Breton breed, the future Breton horse, by importing Norfolk Trotter stallions from England. It was also responsible for the success of the half-Ardennes stallion Naous, one of the founding stallions of the Breton horse breed.
Haras National de Lamballe | |
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General information | |
Location | France, Brittany |
Address | Haras Boulevard |
Year(s) built | 1825–1907 |
Landlord | Syndicat Mixte of the Haras National de Lamballe |
Website | |
https://www.haras-lamballe.com |
At the beginning of the 21st century, the Haras National de Lamballe came under the management of a Syndicat Mixte, losing its former role as a public stallion and turning to tourism and the preservation of the Breton horse. It welcomes between 60,000 and 75,000 visitors every year. Its listed heritage buildings include a renowned saddlery and a collection of 22 horse-drawn vehicles. It organizes numerous events, including the national Breton horse show, and Brittany's biggest equestrian festival, the Mille Sabots, held every September.