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Founded by Jean-Baptiste Colbert on Oct 17, 1665.1
Private company
Haras Nationaux
Logo: Harasnationaux, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
French organisation regulating horse breeding
The Haras Nationaux in France (English literal translation national stud farms) was the French national public administrative body responsible for the regulation and administration of breeding of horses and donkeys in France. It administered twenty-two regional studs, or horse-breeding centres.2 It was founded by Jean-Baptiste Colbert.1 It is part of Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation.1 It ceased to exist in 2010.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
Oct 17, 1665Founded1
- HeadquartersHaras national de Pompadour1
- Websitewww.ifce.fr/haras-nationaux
- Legal formpublic establishment of an administrative nature1
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The Haras Nationaux in France (English literal translation national stud farms) was the French national public administrative body responsible for the regulation and administration of breeding of horses and donkeys in France. It administered twenty-two regional studs, or horse-breeding centres.2
Leadership
Who has led Haras Nationaux, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJean-Baptiste Colbert1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Parent company
- Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.ifce.fr/haras-nationaux1
- WikipediaHaras Nationaux
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ17319854
Sources
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- 1WikidataHaras Nationaux on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaHaras Nationaux on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsHaras Nationaux logo by Harasnationaux, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4Wikimedia CommonsHaras Nationaux photo by Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 3.0