 In 1864, the "Société du cheval français de demi-sang" (Society of French Half-Blood Horses) was founded, which later became the "Société d'encouragement à l'élevage du cheval français" (Society to Encourage French Horse Breeding).The breeders spread the description of Norman horses, particularly Anglo-Normans, as versatile horses that could be used for both riding and driving.The French conquest of Algeria (1830-1847) brought the Anglo-Norman into competition with the Barb horse.