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Bookmark or Share- Percheron Horse: Info, Pictures, Temperament & TraitsThe Percheron is known for their strong, muscular legs and body, long, graceful neck, black or gray coat, and flowing mane and tail. It’s admired by equine enthusiasts and respected by logging farmers. Percherons are an exquisite, versatile breed perfect for beginner riders, dressage, and draft work.
- Percheron Horse Breed Profile - The Spruce PetsBreed Overview. Weight: 1,800 to 2,600 pounds. Height: 15 hands (60 inches) to 19 hands (76 inches) Body Type: Muscular build; broad, flat forehead; small, upright ears; arched neck. Best For: All levels of owners and riders who are comfortable with large horses. Life Expectancy: 25 to 30 years. Percheron History and Origins.
- Percheron: Breed Profile | ehorses.comOrigin: France. Type: Coldblood. Size: 63 – 71 in. Weight: 1984 – 3024 lbs. Colors: gray, black, rarely chestnut and bay. Suitability: working and draft horse. How tall does a Percheron grow? The Percheron reaches a height of approx. 61 to 68 inches. Breeding history of Percheron horses.
- Percheron - WikipediaThe Percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France, part of the former Perche province, from which the breed takes its name. Usually gray or black in color, Percherons are well-muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work.
- What Is a Percheron Horse, and What Should You Know About Them? - WebMDPercheron horses are a breed of draft horses used in the past for farming and pulling carriages. Today, they're more likely to be spotted in a parade or pulling a decorative carriage around a...
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