The Mérens is the versatile horse par excellence: expert in outdoor riding and hiking, it also shines in aerobatics, T.R.E.C, Show Jumping, dressage, endurance, show ...
Its coat is black, it is of medium size (from 1.45 to 1.55 m). Its fabrics are of quality, fine and silky.
The head, very expressive and distinguished, is attached lightly on a well-oriented neckline. Its hairs are abundant and drusive. The withers, pulled out and extended backwards, precedes a wide and supported back. The kidney is well attached, wide and muscular. The shoulder is quite long and reasonably tilted back. The chest is open. The rump rather round, with a thigh down and wide hips. The joints are low and well marked. The limbs are strong and associated with a solid morphology.
He is very close to the man, well in his head, listening, he only asks to communicate with his rider.