 There are records of imports of Anglo-Norman horses for the year 1821, and of other horses from England, France, Hannover and Oldenburg for the year 1830, with the goal to overcome the faults of the landrace breed, which was viewed as inferior due to its heavy and thick head, short neck and sloping rump, though its frame was considered excellent.The name "Freiberger" appeared in the late 19th century, used for the three types of horse previously named after the districts of "Franches-Montagnes", "Porrentruy", and "Delémont".These types were called "cheval de Jura" and later "Franches-Montagnes" regardless of which district from which they originated.