The Belgian draft horse is a gentle giant owned by many farmers and equestrians. This powerful workhorse originates from Belgium, but Americans played an essential role in the breed’s development.

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 ...

The large horse breeds your grandparents raised are still the best for small farmsteads. ... The compact, powerful Belgian has been the most popular U.S. draft breed since 1937.

Discover the incredible power and strength of horses in our latest video, "Meet the 10 Strongest Horse Breeds Ever Bred." From the majestic Friesian to the gentle giant Shire Horse, we explore the top ...

Harlan Essink originally got Belgian draft horses to farm his land because of the breed's size and docile temperament. He now uses them at farming demonstrations and special events.

The tallest horses on record are Shire horse Sampson, foaled in Bedfordshire in 1846, who measured 21.2½hh; while over the pond Belgian Draft gelding Big Jake was measured at just shy of 20.3hh ...

What breeds of horses are most common on the island? Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has Percheron and Belgian draft horses for carriage tours and dray services, the tourism bureau explained.

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 ...