Henson Horse

The Henson horse is a modern French breed developed in the Baie de Somme area of northern France, with strong Fjord influence crossed onto saddle-horse stock. It was created for outdoor leisure riding, trekking, and tourism in coastal marsh, dune, and countryside settings. Many Hensons show dun coloring and a sturdy, approachable build, but the breed's real purpose is a calm, hardy riding horse suited to group rides and varied terrain.

Henson horses are often kept by trekking centers, private leisure riders, and breeders interested in a practical French outdoor horse. They usually need the management of an active native-type riding horse: turnout, sensible feed, hoof care for wet or sandy ground, and training that keeps them responsive without making them sharp. Buyers should look for documented Henson breeding and a temperament matched to trail or family use. For the breed, maintaining its useful tourism and riding character is more important than exaggerating size or color.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White