The Clydesdales are Super Tall. In the article titled “ 14 Interesting Things Clydesdale Horse Facts” it says, “ The average height of a Clydesdale will generally exceed 18 hands in height (6 ft), many are more than 6 ft in length.” That would make the average weight of the horse over 6,000 pounds or more. The breed was originally bred for war, so they kinda have to be tall. For a tall horse you need a bigger stall. A normal horse stall is 20x20 but, for a clydesdale he stall needs to twice that size ( 40x40).
Clydesdales have super strength. Mr. Stovall writes “ A single draft horse can pull a load up to 8,000 pounds but, two draft horses can pull twice as much.” In the 1900’s desdales were used to pull milk, beer, and vegetable carts. From the 1700’s to today the elegant and grace full clydesdale pulled plows. They pulled royal carriages. Typically when a horse pulling heavy carts and carriages for a living (draft horses) the blood type on the horse it’s going to be cold blooded. Cool right!
What Are Characteristic Of Clydesdale? According to the article “ Clydesdale Horse Origin and Characteristics“ it states “ Clydesdales are highly intelligent horses that offer a stylish appearance and a certain elegance that is superior to other breeds.” The Clydesdale was much smaller when they were first bred. Most of the Clydesdales coat colors are bay, …show more content…
According to “Breeds of Livestock - Clydesdale Horse” it says “The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded.” They were bred to be a big drift horse. They were mostly used as a horse for agriculture but now they are mostly used for activeds like carriage pulling, carriage racing, cross-country, jumping, and even barrel racing. But, in Scotland it gets cold, down to 23 degrees so they have a long fur coat. The horse is also cold blooded so not supposed to be a very active horse, but they can
Clydesdales have super strength. Mr. Stovall writes “ A single draft horse can pull a load up to 8,000 pounds but, two draft horses can pull twice as much.” In the 1900’s desdales were used to pull milk, beer, and vegetable carts. From the 1700’s to today the elegant and grace full clydesdale pulled plows. They pulled royal carriages. Typically when a horse pulling heavy carts and carriages for a living (draft horses) the blood type on the horse it’s going to be cold blooded. Cool right!
What Are Characteristic Of Clydesdale? According to the article “ Clydesdale Horse Origin and Characteristics“ it states “ Clydesdales are highly intelligent horses that offer a stylish appearance and a certain elegance that is superior to other breeds.” The Clydesdale was much smaller when they were first bred. Most of the Clydesdales coat colors are bay, …show more content…
According to “Breeds of Livestock - Clydesdale Horse” it says “The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded.” They were bred to be a big drift horse. They were mostly used as a horse for agriculture but now they are mostly used for activeds like carriage pulling, carriage racing, cross-country, jumping, and even barrel racing. But, in Scotland it gets cold, down to 23 degrees so they have a long fur coat. The horse is also cold blooded so not supposed to be a very active horse, but they can