Buyer question
Is a Selle Français horse good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Selle Français horse 2 out of 5 for beginners (better for skilled riders).
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.
- Temperament
- Brave, forward, willing
- Best fit
- Show jumping, eventing
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Willing, quick)
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Sport-horse care)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Forward and bold)
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.