Black Prince

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-20

Identity

A riding horse used by Marie for her morning rides with Paul in Nice.

Diary References

1874

• March 20: Marie rides Black Prince from 11 AM to 1 PM: "Black Prince, ce pauvre cheval est très tranquille, adroit, on l'a monté au Luxembourg" (Black Prince, this poor horse is very calm, skillful, he was ridden at Luxembourg).

Context

• Gentle, well-trained horse ("tranquille")
• Skillful ("adroit")
• Previously ridden at Luxembourg (Paris)
• Suitable for leisurely rides
• Marie rides during hottest part of day, gets sunburned

Related Entries

• #Paul - Rides with Marie
• #Luxembourg - Where previously ridden

Research Notes

• Name suggests English or thoroughbred lineage
• "Pauvre cheval" shows Marie's affection
• Calm temperament ideal for society riding