On his Camargue horse, the gardian holds a long stick at the end of which is fixed a trident, which allows him to sort cattle. While the gardians did not wear special clothing in previous centuries, an array of clothing was created at the beginning of the 20^th century at the initiative of the Marquis de Baroncelli-Javon. Seeking to build a strong local identity, defend and maintain the local traditions of the past, he was at the origin of the "Nacioun Gardiano" people. Also, he insisted that a specific outfit be worn by gardians, especially at public events and festivals, in order to establish a local identity. One may indeed notice the long-sleeve, closed-cuff shirt, the gardian trousers, the vest and the wide-brimmed hat. Also notable is the coloured tie, bow or lace on a closed-collar shirt. The Marquis also insisted that the trapping be that of a typical gardian ride and that the horses be mainly the Camargue breed.