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The 10 Strongest Horse Breeds Ever Bred
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 ...
Thomas Maidl’s high school interest in horses has blossomed to the point that he and his partner, Michael Looft — officially ...
A Belgian Draft horse in the mist. Image by okiepony via Depositphotos. Belgian Draft horses are one of the heaviest breeds, with some weighing over 2,000 pounds. Originally bred for agricultural work ...
The Belgian mares are his competition team at draft horse shows. When asked about his favorite event, he said, "The feed team is fun because I'm old enough that I get to drive the team and not ...
Horses come in many shapes and sizes, but some breeds are truly giants, known for their incredible strength and massive stature. In this video, we showcase the 13 strongest and largest horse ...
I recently had the privilege of attending the Spring Draft Horse Sale in Kalona, Iowa. Less than an hour’s drive south, the Kalona Sale Barn must look, feel, sound, and smell like what was ...
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 unit looks for horses at least 15 hands high, though it’s not a hard limit – Fritz is only about 14.3 hands. A “hand” is 4 inches, so a 15-hand horse is 5 feet tall at the withers, the ...
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.
Indigenous breeds from the Middle Ages in the Low Countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Northern France and Western Germany, inspired the Dutch Draft horse.
The Brabant, or Belgian Heavy Draft horse, is a massive horse, powerfully built and standing between 16.2 – 17 hands. The head is comparatively small and refined, with an intelligent expression. The ...