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Camargue equitation is the traditional style of working riding of the herders of the
Camargue equitation is the traditional style of working riding of the herders of the Camargue
Camargue (, also , , ; oc, label=Provençal, Camarga) is a region of France located south of Arles, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône delta. The eastern arm is called the ''Grand Rhône''; the western one is the ...
region of southern France. It is closely associated with the Camargue horse
The Camargue horse is an ancient breed of horse indigenous to the Camargue area in southern France. Its origins remain relatively unknown, although it is generally considered one of the oldest breeds of horses in the world. For centuries, ...
, with Camargue cattle, and with the , the traditional cultural world of cattle farming in the Camargue.
See also
*List of equestrian sports
Equestrian sports are sports that use horses as a main part of the sport. This usually takes the form of the rider being on the horse's back, or the horses pulling some sort of horse-drawn vehicle.
General
*4-H
*Equitation
* Horse show
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References
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