 The idea for the new stud book was presented in December 2009 and November 2011 to the "Commission des livres généalogiques" (Stud Book Commission) and on May 24, 2013, to the Ministry of Agriculture.The president of the "Association nationale du selle français" (French Saddle Horse Association), Bernard Le Courtois, publicly spoke out against the idea on June 18, 2013, arguing that competition from other countries is already strong in the world of sport horse breeding, and that creating competition within France should be avoided.He described the proposed re-opening of an Anglo-Norman stud book as "criminal", saying it would be a step backwards led by a "small group of unscrupulous and fanciful breeders".