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Near extinction, this is America’s only native-bred draft horse. It was developed in the ’30s for its medium size, good disposition, and characteristic pink skin, amber eyes, and cream-colored coat.
Have you ever encountered one of the biggest horse breeds? Many of these tall, broad equines are draft horses. Due to their history, which is mostly rooted in working the land, you don’t see as many ...
It all started more than a century ago on a little farm in Iowa with a draft horse mare with the unassuming name of Old Granny. Farmers began to notice something peculiar about Old Granny’s offspring.
The article delves into the world's largest horse breeds such as the Shire, Clydesdale, and Belgian Draft. Known for their immense size and strength, these horses have historically been crucial in ...
"To work all day with a well-broken and willing team is a pleasure as well as a job."—Wendell Berry Learn about the British draft horse breed, its physical strength and the farm capabilities of the ...
LaPorte County is hosting one of the biggest draft horse shows in the state.Starting on Thursday, the 24th Annual LaPorte ...
A new genetic study examining the ancestry of the park herd found they are most closely connected to large draft horse breeds, and show little Spanish mustang influence. Some horses at Theodore ...
The horse world is filled with majestic beasts, but none have caused astonishment quite like Mammoth, the biggest horse ever officially recorded. Towering above all others, Mammoth’s strength and size ...
Heather and John Erskine have a two-horsepower rig that doesn't go very fast, but it can go just about anywhere, haul just about anything, and gets better mileage than anything on the market. And ...
Horses have been an integral part of our lives, sometimes as companions during long journeys, as rides during big wars, or as symbols of wealth and elegance. From all the horse breeds that have ...