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Henson
easy-going horses from the Bay of SommeThe breed dates back to the 1970s and first saw the light of day in the Bay of Somme as a result of cross-breeding Norwegian Fjord ponies and lighter breeds such as Thoroughbreds and Anglo Arabs.
They’re small horses standing between 1.5 metres and 1.6 metres at the withers, sandy-coloured with hair featuring two colours. They live in the open countryside throughout the year and love playing games such as horseball or polocrosse. They’re ideal for riding, even for beginners. Their main qualities are: rustic, “docile and easy-going ”! There are 250 Hensons at the “Espace Equestre Henson Marquenterre” (Marquenterre Henson Equestrian Centre) with just under 40 being born every year. Do you like the sound of these horses? In that case, why not come to see the Transhumance of the Hensons? It take place every year at the end of October [+33 (0)322256864].