Riding the Endangered Trait du Nord Draft Horse in France

The Trait du Nord is an endangered draft horse breed from northern France. Once essential to farming and transport, this powerful breed nearly disappeared with the rise of machines.

Join me in France at the breeding farm, "Les du Héron" to meet a family who has worked with the Trait du Nord for generations, explore their traditions, and discover what makes these horses such a special part of French heritage and history.

✨ Special thanks to: Les du Héron, Bertille David, Damien David, Alexis Debacker, and the Syndicat d'Élevage du Cheval Trait du Nord. ✨

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00:00 Discover the Trait du Nord
00:58 About the Breed
03:39 Driving an Endangered Draft Horse
05:39 My Quest Ride!
08:13 Where the Past and Present Meet