Farm & Garden - Draft Horses

Suffolk Punch Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:58:03 -0600

Origin: Suffolk, England
Height: 16-17 hh
Colors: Chestnut, there are seven recognized shades of chestnut in the Suffolk Punch
Build: Large and muscular with short legs, wide chest and girth, and broad forehead Attributes: Gentle, kind, and strong

Spotted Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:53:20 -0600

Origin: Unknown
Height: 16-17.3 hh
Colors: Any Pinto Color - Tobiano or Overo
Build: Muscular, strong and compact
Attributes: Calm, willing to work and enthusiastic

Percheron Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:50:19 -0600

Origin: La Perche Normandy, France
Height: 16.2 - 17.3 hh
Colors: Grey or black
Build: Very muscular, broad chest and body with short legs and back
Attributes: Quiet, responsive, and graceful

Norwegian Fjord

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:47:34 -0600

Origin: Norway
Height: 13-14 hh
Colors: Dun with dark dorsal stripe and possible zebra striping on legs
Build: Stout, thick body, muscular with broad chest
Attributes: Kind, calm, tough, has good endurance

Morgan Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:44:27 -0600

Origin: Vermont, United States
Height: 14.1-15.2 hh
Colors: Dark with as little white as possible, bay is traditional
Build: Compact body, arched neck, prominent withers and a deep chest
Attributes: Willing, intelligent and versatile

Irish Draught Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:42:03 -0600

Origin: Ireland
Height: 16-17.1 hh
Colors: All colors, except pinto/spotted horses. White above the knee is also discouraged.
Build: Lighter than most draft horses, but still muscular with strong hindquarters, powerful legs and deep shoulders
Attributes: Strong, adaptable and has a very efficient metabolism

Haflinger Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:35:52 -0600

Origin: Austria
Height: 13.3-14.2 hh
Colors: Golden chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Build: Wide chest and girth, muscular, strong feet, short legs
Attributes: Gentle, kind, persistent and has high endurance

Gypsy Vanner Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:32:15 -0600

Origin: England and Ireland
Height: 13-15 hh
Colors: Piebald or Skewbald
Build: Muscular and compact, with a very large barrel
Attributes: Extremely gentle, calm and caring

Clydesdale Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:28:12 -0600

Origin: Scotland
Height: 16.2-18 hh
Colors: Generally either bay or brown, with white blaze and legs (stockings)
Build: Long neck, deep girth, strong rear legs, flat hooves and sloped shoulder

Attributes: Showy, calm, elegant

Cleveland Bay Draft Horses

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:24:03 -0600

Origin: Cleveland, England
Height: 16-16.2 hh
Colors: Bay
Build: Lighter than most draft horses, but still muscular with a wide girth, strong hindquarters, and good joints and feet
Attributes: Elegant, calm and powerful

Belgian Draft Horse

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:21:46 -0600

Origin: Belgium
Height: 5.3-17 hh
Colors: Chestnut, sorrel, or roan with flaxen mane and tail
Build: Solid, very muscular, short legs and neck, wide chest
Attributes: Strong, kind, persistent and versatile

American Cream Draft

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:06:28 -0600

Origin: Iowa, America
Height: Around 16.2 hh
Colors: Light, medium and dark cream
Build: Solid, muscular, not as large as the Shire or Clydesdale

Attributes: Very calm and gentle; eager to work, strong and grounded