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- Popular Breeds: Shires, Percherons, Belgians, and Clydesdales
- Belgians or Percherons: 95% of American draft horses
- Minimum height: 16 hands high
- Weight: 2000 lbs.
- Uses: Pulling, plowing, logging, farming, and riding
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Always the first pick in the draft
Before the industrial age, draft horses were commonly found on farms across North America. Today, draft horses are mostly just for show, found at pulling competitions or pulling large wagons. The Amish still find a day-to-day need for the draft horse to help provide substantial food through plowing and transportation. The draft horse is also used for cross breeding techniques, particularly in the development of thoroughbreds. -
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Draft Horse Questions
What is the difference btwn a Zebra and a Horse? 3 AnswersTwo of their differences are their appearance and size. I have never seen a horse with stripes exactly like the zebra's stripes. Also,the differences between a... read more
What breed of horses is the fastest racing horse in the world? 2 AnswersThoroughbred horses are the fastest racing horses. Their conformation is best suited for sprint. read more
What are the symptoms of influenza in horses? 1 AnswerThe symptoms of influenza in horses,are similar to cold symptoms in humans. The horses will display coughing , a runny , watery nose, that later becomes a very... read more -
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