Buyer question
How big does a Selle Français horse get?
Our Animal Library lists the Selle Français horse at 15.3–17 hands · 1,100–1,400 lb (size).
Source: the Selle Français horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Selle Français horse in the Animal Library
The detail
France’s sport horse, bred from Norman mares and Thoroughbred stallions, and one of the leading show-jumping breeds in the world. Selle Français horses are athletic, brave and forward, with real scope over fences.
- Build
- Athletic, powerful hindquarter
What to weigh
Bred for performance, many Selle Français are forward and powerful and suit skilled riders. Sport horses need close joint and soundness checks.