The Poitevin mule or French: mule Poitevine is a type of large mule from the former province of Poitou in western central France. It is the product of mating between a Baudet du Poitou jack or donkey stallion with a mare of the Poitevin Mulassier breed of draught horse.

Up until the years following World War II, the Poitou played an important role in supplying quality mules to France and the rest of Europe. It is said that the mule resulting from the union of a Poitou and a Mulassiere is the finest working mule in the world.

The Poitou ass is an ancient French donkey breed used to produce large mules. They were developed in the Poitou region of western France where mule breeding has been documented for over a thousand years. Standardization of the Poitou breed occurred around 1700, and the modern studbook was established in 1884.

2024年2月4日 · These mules carry up to 200 kg on their backs, and climb to altitudes of 2,500 metres. We can also mention Mustang Richardière, Jean Poitevin's mule, who accompanies him on long-distance trips.

The Baudet du Poitou, also called the Poitevin or Poitou donkey, is a French breed of donkey. It is one of the largest breeds, and jacks (donkey stallions) were bred to mares of the Poitevin horse breed to produce Poitevin mules, which were formerly in …

The Poitevin Mule is a French draft mule breed that is known for its exceptional strength. It is created by crossing a Poitou jack (male donkey) with a Poitevin (Mulassier) mare. During the 16th century, French breeders in the Poitou Province started developing a new breed of a draft horse called Poitevin (see 'Poitevin' for more info).

Above all else, the Poitou mule is a heavy draft mule, particularly well suited to farm work and logging. Its strength and endurance, along with its hardiness, few demands, and long lifespan makes this mule the perfect partner for traction professionals.

The Poitou mule came from two distinct parents. The sire was the Poitou jack, the largest donkey breed in the world. The Poitou donkeys are known for their long dreadlock like coats and their large size.

2016年4月13日 · For centuries, the Poitou region of France was famous as a center of mule breeding. The area even boasted special breeds of horse and donkey developed exclusively for the purpose—the Poitevin horse, known for its heavy build, and the Poitou donkey, prized for its tall stature and large joints.

2021年7月7日 · The Poitou is known as the Baudet du Poitou (“donkey sire of Poitou”) in the Poitou-Charentes region of its native country of France. Mules, the result of crossing a male donkey with a female horse, are a greatly valued resource for draft and farm work.