What’s a Black Forest Draft Horse: Breed Facts and Colors
Black Forest horses are powerful horses bred to work in the harsh conditions of the Black Forest region.
Draft Horses
The 7 Largest Horse Breeds in the World: With Pictures
I love attending Mardi Gras parades for their grand, colorful atmosphere, and the horses that participate are always a highlight for me. One breed that stands out is the mighty Clydesdale, which pulls the iconic Budweiser wagon. It got me thinking – are Clydesdales the largest horses out there, or are there other massive breeds …
Are Belgian Horses Bigger Than Clydesdales? Plus Quick Facts
Clydesdales and Belgians are two popular draft breeds with fantastic strength and gentle natures. Clydesdales are massive horses, but are Belgian horses even bigger than Clydesdales? Belgian horses are bigger than Clydesdales, a Belgian is typically between 16.2 and 17 hands tall and weighs from 1,800 to 2,200 pounds. Clydesdales are slightly taller but weigh …
The Clydesdale Horse Breed: How Much Can They Pull?
Clydesdale’s strength is legendary and is the primary reason the breed flourished in the pre-industrial period. But do you know how much weight these massive horses can pull? A Clydesdale can pull between 2,000 and 8,000 pounds. Pulling strength is determined by the distance a loaded sled (boat), or a dynamometer is moved. Most large …
Percheron, A French Draft Horse Breed: Facts, Colors, & Uses
We recently passed a wagon pulled by a pair of Percherons. Horse-drawn carts are common in our area, but they’re typically hooked to Haflingers, or Belgians, not Percherons. Percheron horses are a versatile draft breed that originated in France; they make exceptional riding horses and are great for pulling wagons and carriages. Percherons are alert …
The Clydesdale Horse Breed, Are They Too Big To Ride?
Every Mardi Gras, we watch the Clydesdale horses pull wagons through the streets of New Orleans. Seeing the horses up close made me wonder if they’re too big for a person to ride, so I researched the Clydesdale breed to find out. Clydesdale horses aren’t too big to ride. Although Clydesdales are huge horses primarily …
How Tall is a Shire Horse? Shire Horse Breed Facts.
The first time I stood next to a Shire horse, it dwarfed me; I wasn’t sure if this particle horse was unusually tall or if all Shires are this massive. So, I decided to research the breed to learn more about its size and characteristics. Shire horses are very tall horses; they average 17.2 hands. …