Draft Horse Breeds List
There are numerous draft horses which are also called heavy horses found throughout the world. This type of horse is well known for its power and calm and gentle nature allowing it to be invaluable in the field, forest and in towns where their immense strength can be harnessed to pull heavy loads.
Conformation Of Draft Horses
Draft horses are naturally large averaging between 15 to 18 HH and incredibly muscular in their conformation. The head is large and broad with a large and kind eye. The nose varies between breeds with some drafts like the Shire having a Roman nose.
The neck is thick set with a naturally muscular crest with many drafts having low withers and a short back, with upright powerful shoulders which when combined with their round hindquarters allows them to easily pull very large loads.
Depending on the breed the lower limbs may have extensive feathering such as is seen with Clydesdale or may be clean limbed as with the Suffolk Punch. Draft breeds usually have very thick mane and tails and great depth to their girth area.
List Of Draft Horse Breeds:
- Ardennais
An incredibly compact and sturdy horse with immense strength and power... more about the Ardennais - Ariegeois
A tough and versatile little draft horse from the Pyrenees.. more about the Ariegeois - Bashkir
This hardy horse originates from Russia and is well known for its curly coat in winter... more about Bashkir - Belgium Draft
The Belgium Draft or Brabant is a large, powerful and good looking horse and is often used for pulling large loads... more about the Belgium Draft Horse - Boulannais
An energetic, versatile and good looking draft horse that can be used both for draft work and under saddle and is well known for its active paces and excellent temperament... more about the Boulannais - Breton
A powerful and versatile horse that originates from the Bretagne area of France that is often used for both draft work and under saddle... more about Breton - Clydesdale
A popular breed that originates from Scotland, England that is well known for their extensive white lower leg feathers as well as for their docile temperament and strength... more about the Clydesdale - Fjord
One of the smallest draft horses, this lovely looking horse is well known for its unique dun colour and black and cream mane and tail and versatile nature under saddle... more about Fjord
- Haflinger
A small, sure footed and compact horse that is well suited to both draft work and use under saddle... more about the Haflinger - Irish Draft
A well proportioned all round horse that has proved to be useful both as a riding horse and as a draft horse as well... more about the Irish Draft - Italian Heavy Draft
A horse that combines both strength and speed with a docile nature... more about the Italian Heavy Draft - Jutland
A willing and powerful horse that originates from Denmark... more about the Jutland - Noriker
This compact and powerful horse from Austria is sure footed with an amiable temperament... more about Noriker - Norman Cob
The Norman Cob is a well proportioned light draft horse who has great power and an excellent temperament... more about the Norman Cob - North Swedish
A good looking, strong and compact horse with a willing nature... more about North Swedish - Percheron
A versatile draft horse that has excellent free moving paces and is often used for both draft and ridden work... more about Percheron - Schleswig Draft Horse
A versatile horse that originates from North Germany and can be used for both ridden and working the land... more about the Schleswig Horse - Shire
These beautiful horses have exceptional power and strength combined with a willing temperament and are well known for their densely feathered lower limbs... more about the Shire Horse - South German Heavy Horse
This compact horse has the versatility to be both a draft and ridden horse and is known for its kind nature... more about South German Heavy Horse - Suffolk Punch
One of the oldest English horse breeds the Suffolk Punch is good natured, compact and powerful... more about Suffolk Punch - Vladimir Heavy Draft
A powerfully built draft horse that is well suited to working the land... more about the Vladimir Heavy Draft
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