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The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of the horse
From 17 April to 12 August 2026

The National Stud Farm, the daily capital of the horse

As the federal government’s centre of competence for the breeding and keeping of horses and equines, the Swiss National Stud Farm is full of activities and know-how in many areas and professions.

Do you know the Franches-Montagnes horse breed? How do the horses feed? Have you ever heard of the profession of wheelwright?
Our guide will take you to the heart of the Swiss National Stud Farm’s activities and introduce you to its various missions and its many boarders.
Established in Avenches in 1899, the Swiss National Stud Farm is a training centre for horse-related professions and a stallion depot for the Franches-Montagnes breed.
Its boarders are numerous and surprising! Amongst other stallions and mares, there is the donkey Balou as well as the largest colony of white storks in French-speaking Switzerland.

Event dates

Friday 17 April
10:00-11:30
Saturday 30 May
15:00-16:00
Friday 10 July
10:00-11:30
Wednesday 12 August
10:00-11:30

Location

Avenches

Place de l'Eglise 3
1580 Avenches
Suisse

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