Falabella · Occitanie · France
"A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse."
— William Shakespeare, Richard III
Welcome to the magical world of Pure Sang Falabella horses at Haras de la Roussille — a private breeding programme in South-West France dedicated to rarity, beauty, temperament and responsible legacy.
Introduction
The Falabella is not a pony. It is a true horse in miniature — the product of nearly two centuries of patient, deliberate selection from the estancias near Buenos Aires.
At Haras de la Roussille we carry that lineage forward in the Occitan hills: a small, carefully kept herd where each horse is known by name, and each foal is matched, never merely sold, to a single home.
Heritage
On the fertile pampas near Buenos Aires, the Falabella family begins selecting the smallest, finest horses from their Criollo stock — a quiet experiment in miniaturisation that would take nearly two centuries to perfect.
Through thirteen generations, size was reduced and refinement increased — never at the cost of bone, temperament, or true equine character. The result is a horse that is fully a horse, only in miniature.
Falabellas are exceptionally long-lived, often surpassing twenty-five years. A placement is therefore a long commitment, not a purchase — which is why we match each foal to a home, rather than sell to the first bidder.
From the Argentine pampas to the Occitan hills, the programme continues under a single principle: quality over quantity, always. Our herd is small by design.
Meet Our Stars
At Haras de La Roussille, every Falabella is cherished as an individual, each with a unique character, presence, and story. Carefully selected for pedigree, conformation, health, temperament, and beauty, our horses embody the values and vision of our breeding programme. Together, they represent the living heart of Haras de La Roussille and the promise of future generations.
Foundation Mare
2027 foal expectedGrace and femininity — our black-tobiano foundation mare, who came to us from the United Kingdom. By Jacky's El Gringo out of Toyland Little Bella, her pedigree runs back through the Toyland and Del Charco lines to the foundation Falabella stock.
Foundation Stallion
“Our distinguished stallion and foundation sire — “our beautiful boy” — a brown leopard-spotted Falabella who travelled to us from the Czech Republic. By Cielo Marinero of Fort out of Morrigan (whose name he carries reversed), his line gathers the Hambrook, Limelights and historic Kilverstone bloodlines.”
Foundation Mare
2027 foal expectedElegance, strength, and maternal excellence — our black foundation mare and the face of Haras de la Roussille, who came to us from the United Kingdom. By Limelights Sabre out of Latifa of Fort — a pedigree that carries the Limelights and historic Kilverstone lines.
Filly
Gentle spirit and refined beauty — a black-tovero filly born in 2025, and Solita's paternal half-sister — both by Jacky's El Gringo. Out of Equuleus Your Song, she carries the Equuleus and Toyland lines.
Filly
Harmony, intelligence, and charm — a chestnut-tobiano filly born in 2025, and Solita's maternal half-sister — both out of Toyland Little Bella. Her sire, Equuleus Leandro, brings the Equuleus and Kilverstone lines into our herd.
Filly
Presence, elegance, and future promise — a black filly of minimal tobiano marking, born in 2025, by Jacky's El Gringo out of Equuleus Apres Toi — a paternal half-sister to Solita and Sirenita.
Our Breeding Programme
"Preserving rarity. Breeding excellence. Honouring heritage."
We are committed to maintaining the unique characteristics that have made the Pure Sang Falabella one of the rarest and most admired equine breeds in the world: harmonious proportions, refined elegance, intelligence, gentleness, and soundness.
Every mating is thoughtfully planned to preserve genetic diversity, strengthen bloodlines, and ensure the birth of healthy, well-balanced foals capable of becoming exceptional companions, ambassadors, and future breeding animals.
Our horses are raised in the ancient land of the Cathars, in the South-West of France, where they benefit from spacious pastures, attentive daily care, social interaction, and an environment that encourages both physical and emotional well-being. At Haras de La Roussille, our horses are first and foremost our friends. They are cherished members of our daily lives, and each one is respected as an individual with its own unique personality and story. We do not simply breed horses; we safeguard a rare equestrian heritage and prepare each new generation to carry this legacy into the future.
Breeding Programme
We anticipate a small number of foals in 2027 from our foundation mares Solita and Valegra. Placement is selective: each foal is matched to the best-suited home, not the first to enquire.
Placement is not first-come, first-served. We prioritise the welfare and lifelong suitability of each horse above all else.
Sales & Pricing
A limited number of carefully selected Pure Sang Falabella horses may be available each year.
As a small private breeding programme dedicated to quality rather than quantity, availability is extremely limited. From time to time, foals, young stock, breeding prospects, or companion horses may be offered to approved homes.
Prices vary according to pedigree, age, sex, conformation, breeding potential, and individual qualities. Please contact us directly for current availability and individual quotations.
Visits to Haras de La Roussille are welcomed and encouraged.
Visits are strictly by appointment only.
This policy allows us to ensure the welfare and tranquillity of our horses while offering prospective owners a personalised and private experience.
Every future placement is carefully considered. We seek loving, knowledgeable, and responsible homes that share our passion for preserving this rare equine heritage.
Our horses are not simply sold; they are entrusted to their future families.
Health Guarantee & Export
At Haras de La Roussille, the health, welfare, and long-term well-being of our horses are of paramount importance. Every horse leaving our stud is prepared with the utmost care and accompanied by the appropriate health documentation.
Upon request and according to the destination country, additional veterinary examinations, laboratory tests, and pre-purchase examinations may be arranged.
Haras de La Roussille welcomes enquiries from both French and international clients.
We are pleased to assist purchasers with:
Import requirements vary from country to country. Buyers are encouraged to verify the specific regulations applicable in their country of residence before purchase.
Our objective is to ensure that every horse arrives safely, comfortably, and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.
The welfare of our horses remains our highest priority at every stage of their journey.
Gallery
This gallery offers a glimpse into daily life at Haras de La Roussille—moments of grace, friendship, curiosity, and beauty shared between our horses and the natural world that surrounds them.
Acquisition Enquiry
All enquiries are held in strict confidence and reviewed personally. We respond to those whose homes we feel we may be able to match. There is no obligation at this stage.
Contact
Haras de la Roussille is based in the Occitan hills of southern France. Visits are by appointment only, following an enquiry.
Contact details to be confirmed at Gate A.
