What does Chevalier mean?
Chevalier is the French word for 'knight'. It comes from the root word 'cheval' or horse. So French knights were considered the ultimate horsemen of their time.

How do you pronounce Chevalier?
Like this: shuh-va-lee-ay

What is a Sporthorse?
A sporthorse can be a horse of any number of breeds or combination of breeds resulting in a strong, athletic, versatile performance horse. Sporthorses excel at jumping, cross-country, dressage and driving.

What is a Spanish Norman?
A rare and exclusive breed, the Spanish-Norman blends the genes of the Andalusian of Spain and the Percheron of France to re-create the phenotype of the courageous horse that thundered across the battlefields of Europe.
Learn more at http://www.spanish-norman.com/

What is an Andalusian?
The Andalusian is one of the great, ancient breeds of horse. It originated in the Iberian Peninsula and is named for the region of Spain called Andalucia though the breed actually was more widespread. The Andalusian horse has been documented throughout European history and was praised as the finest horse of war by the Romans and Greeks in ancient times. It’s history as a equine type goes back even further, documented by cave paintings believed to be 20,000 years old. It has always been spoken of with respect for its uncanny agility, courage, presence, tractability and beauty. Learn more at http://www.ialha.org/

What is a Percheron?
The exact origins of the Percheron have been lost over time. Some believe they are descendants of the original horses found in the Ice Age. Others believe the breed is from Abdel Rahman's Arab stallions or part of the horses used by the invading Moors at the battle of Poitiers, which were divided among the victorious French forces. The Percheron originated in the area of La Perche, a district of Normandy, one of the oldest horse breeding regions in the world. The breed developed from the local heavy Flemish breeds. In the 8th century Arabian and other oriental horses were mated with the heavy native horses and cob stock, producing the first of the Percheron horses. This lightened up the Percheron for riding and carriage work. The French Knight is almost always portrayed on a gray or white charger. Their mounts are depicted as horses with considerable substance for that time, but without coarseness.
Learn more at http://percheronhorse.org/

What is a Friesian?
One of Europe's most ancient breeds, the Friesian hails from the Netherlands, where its existance was recorded by the Roman historian Tacitus. Known since the time of the Crusades as a gentle-natured and strong mount, the beautiful black horses were crossed with Andalusians and Barbs resulting in greater stamina and graceful movement. Friesians have been used to improve many other breeds, most notably the Oldenburg.
Learn more at http://www.fhana.com/

What is an American Saddlebred?
The American Saddlebred is a truly American breed, descended from the now extinct Naragansett Pacer, with influence from the Morgan and Thoroughbred, to create a sturdy, refined saddle horse suitable for plantation riding and harness, but it was in the battlefield where these brave horses earned their greatest fame. Civil War generals on both sides treasured their Saddlebred mounts. Today the American Saddlebred is the world's premier show horse. Three or five gaited, it is a beautiful horse of exceptional grace, power and movement. Its versatility permits it to be trained for all disciplines including saddleseat, harness, dressage, jumping, and cattle work. It's also been a popular horse for TV and movies. Among Saddlebred actors were Mr. Ed, Flicka, National Velvet, Zorro's horse and the entire equine cast of 'Gone with the Wind'. The Saddlebred became a favorite of Albert Ostermeyer, one of the truly great circus/high school trainers in America. American Saddlebreds make a superior sporthorse cross. Learn more about American Saddlebreds at http://www.asha.net/.