An exceptionnal land

Our horses are bred extensively on the Sauveterre Causse. This high land is known for its chalky soil, its pure air, its scarce water and its demanding climate with hot summers and rough winter.

The elevation is about 1800 to 2400 feet up. Landscapes are gorgeous with a sense of serenity. Bred full range, our horses have to walk and run 15 to 20 km per day in order to feed.

This experience helps them to develop their endurance qualities.

Studies have shown that horses bred according to this method in this area have better physiological qualities (better assimilation of oligo-éléments which is important for endurance races, better adaptation to déshydration, greater bone density, dryness of their tissues...) and physical qualities (hardness of their hoof, abilities to cope with strong slopes and harsh tracks... ).

The youth of a foal

They usually come ito the world on the Sauveterre Causse. They stay out with their mother until the age of 6 months when they are weaned. From the age of 6 months up to 12 months, they may be given additional hay, barley or oat if necessary.

Beetween 1 and 4 years old, they will live free range. They stay out all year long on open spaces and have to feed by themselves.

At the age of 4-5 years, they will start working. They will run their first races at the age of 6 years. The year after, the best of them will then be engaged on national and international races.

"CBE" : A label as a token of quality

The outstanding performances of the arabian horses of our region can be explained by a combination of factors : the bloodline of our horses, the way we breed horses and the special environment of the Cevennes and Grand Causses region.

We have recorded great results either on French races and international races and of course on the mythic 160 km Florac race which is run in our area.

The "CBE" label means "Cheval issu du Berceau de l'Endurance" what means horses coming from the French Cradle of Endurance (The Cevennes and Grands Causses region).