Distinguishing features of the Clydesdale are that they are generally bay with significant white markings, and extensive feathering. They stand at about 16-18 hands high on average.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Breed of the Day
Clydesdale is the breed of the day. They are a breed of draught horse. They come from Clydesdale, Scotland and were named after the region. This breed was originally used for agriculture and haulage, they are still used as draught horses today. Some of the most famous of this breed are the Budweiser Clydesdale's. Other members of this breed are used in the British Household Cavalry as drum horses and others are used to create and improve other breeds of draught horses.
Distinguishing features of the Clydesdale are that they are generally bay with significant white markings, and extensive feathering. They stand at about 16-18 hands high on average.
Distinguishing features of the Clydesdale are that they are generally bay with significant white markings, and extensive feathering. They stand at about 16-18 hands high on average.
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