Freiberger

Freiberger
	At the Haras National Suisse at Avenches
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2023): at risk/endangered-maintained;
Other names	Franches-Montagnes; Franc-Montagnard; Cheval du Jura; Jura;
Country of origin	Switzerland
Distribution	Switzerland; Belgium; France;
Traits
Weight	Male: 650 kg; Female: 550 kg;
Height	Male: 155 cm; Female: 147 cm;
Colour	usually bay, less often chestnut; rarely other colours
	Equus ferus caballus;

The Freiberger or Franches-Montagnes is a Swiss breed of horse of light draught type. It originates in the Canton of Jura in north-western Switzerland, and is named for the Freiberge or Franches-Montagnes District in the south of that canton. It is widely distributed in Switzerland, and is also present in France and Belgium.

It was formerly used principally as a farm horse or by the Swiss army; it is now used mainly for driving and riding. The Marché Concours is an annual fair for the breed held in Saignelégier, capital of the Franches-Montagnes District.

Traits
At the Haras National Suisse at Avenches
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^: 139 DAD-IS (2023): at risk/endangered-maintained
Other names	Franches-Montagnes Franc-Montagnard Cheval du Jura Jura
Country of origin	Switzerland
Distribution	Switzerland Belgium France
Weight	Male: 650 kg Female: 550 kg
Height	Male: 155 cm Female: 147 cm
Colour	usually bay, less often chestnut; rarely other colours^: 202
Equus ferus caballus