 The Anglo @-@ Norman horse is a warmblood horse breed developed in Lower Normandy in northern France . A major center of horse breeding , the area had numerous regional types that were bred to one another and then crossed with Thoroughbreds to form the Anglo @-@ Norman . Various body types developed within the Anglo @-@ Norman breed , two of which were split off to form the Norman Cob and French Trotter . The remaining types were eventually standardized , although there remained some criticism of the " hybrid " nature of the breed 's conformation . However , it is successful as an international sport horse , especially in the sport of show jumping . The Anglo @-@ Norman also contributed to the development of several other breeds in Europe and Asia . 
