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Bookmark or Share- Clydesdale | Draft Horses, Heavy Horses, Shire Horses | BritannicaClydesdale, heavy draft-horse breed that originated in Lanarkshire, Scotland, near the River Clyde. The breed was improved about 1715 by mating a Flemish stallion with local mares; Shire blood was later introduced. Clydesdales were taken to North America about 1842 but never became a popular draft.
- Clydesdale Horse Breed Profile: History, Facts, Stats & MoreThe Clydesdale is a draft horse breed most commonly bay in color. As one of the largest horse breeds, they stand an average height of 17 hands and weigh an average of 1,900 pounds. These stunning horses have easy-going and friendly dispositions. While Clydesdales are best known for being driving horses, they can do much more than that.
- Clydesdale Horse Breed Profile - The Spruce PetsBreed Overview. Weight: 1,600 to 2,400 pounds. Height: 16 hands (64 inches) to 18 hands (72 inches) Body Type: Long, silky feathering on legs; round feet; broad forehead; arched, long neck. Best For: Owners and riders of all levels. Life Expectancy: 20 to 25 years.
- Home | Clydesdale BreedersClydesdale Breeders of the USA. To protect and preserve the integrity of the breed through pedigree processing and the use of technology, educational programs, and promotional materials. Non-profit organization in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- Clydesdale horse - WikipediaToday, Clydesdales are still used for draught purposes, including agriculture, logging, and driving. They are also shown and ridden, as well as kept for pleasure. Clydesdales are known to be the popular breed choice with carriage services and parade horses because of their white, feathered legs.
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