The Merens horse is little known here in the UK. This breed, native to the Ariege region of France, was saved from the threat of extinction in the 1970s, when they were down to only three stallions in existence. An association was formed, SHERPA Merens, to help promote and save the breed. This organisation based in the Pyrenees has associates throughout France and Europe. However, in the UK they still remain virtually unknown. Here at Palmers our aim is to change this by introducing, what we feel is a versatile and beautiful horse to the UK. Ideal in temperament for novice and nervous riders we believe that these gentle horses deserve to be recognised in this country.
'Ornoir-Supreme Champion Stallion 2007'
The Future for Merens
The success of the breeding programme undertaken in recent years has ensured that the Merens breed will survive. Indeed, they have now been taken off the endangered list. These horses have now split into two distinct branches, the traditional type and a bigger, lighter 'sport' type
Palmers Merens is therefore proud to announce that we are now working with ‘Merens Prestige’ in France in order to bring, what we feel is the best of this breed to the UK.
