Looking for a Draft Horse? Consider the Beautiful Belgian!

Draft horses are bred particlularly for heavy load pulling work.They totally differ in resemblance from the ordinary horse as they are bred for power rather for speed. As its name implies, the Belgian horse hails from Belgium. This equine can get as large as one ton, which is 2000 pounds. This breed boasts the largest horse in the world, a powerhouse named Radar who stands 19.35 hands or 6 feet, seven inches. His weight is more than 2400 pounds. While Radar is the largest horse in existence right now, the largest in history was named Brooklyn Supreme and weighted 3200 pounds. There's no doubt about it -- these horses are massive.

This breed is chestnut, red or roan in color and features a short head with a thick, well-muscled neck. Legs are short with mild feathering around the bottom. The body is bulky and powerful. The mane is often a flaxen color and is thick and abundant, as is the tail. You will find that the hooves of this horse breed are smaller than other breeds which gives them an advantage in tight areas. While they are bulky animals, their smaller hooves allow for more flexible movement in challenging terrains. Everything about this animal shows its ability and potential as a hard worker and a heavyweight puller.

These horses were commonly used as farm and plow horses. They excel in heavy work and possess remarkable endurance. They descended from the ages old Flemish horse and may also be referred to as a Brabant. They are very docile and gentle, while at the same time being eager to work. They are happiest when there is a task to be done. While much farm work is done by machine, these horses are still sometimes used for traditional farmwork in many parts of the world.

These workhorses are used to pull carriages, plows, wagons and sleighs. They are also used for show jumping, western riding and even dressage. They make great companions and are versatile, attractive equines. It is thought that these horses descended from the Forest Horse, one of the first four horses in existence. The Belgian is not as elegant or refined as the Arabian, but they are solid, down to earth animals who make up for their lack of sophistication with incredible strength and obedience.



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