As soon as we mention draft horses the first thing that comes to our mind is their strength and their large body. A draft horse is a large horse initially bred to be a working animal and perform hard tasks such as plowing and other farm work.
There is a various number of breeds, with diverse characteristics, but they all share general characteristics of power, tolerance, and a docile temperament which made them essential to generations of pre-industrial farmers. They are easy to recognize because of their signature look which includes huge hooves, large body, and gentle spirit.
Draft horses are considered as an “Easy Keeper” breed because normally they are considered as pretty low maintenance horse and only require to be feed on a regular basis and exercise every day. These are enough to maintain this mannered horse that will have a willingness to work.
Draft horses are bred for durability and have been used for centuries to help humans achieve all kinds of heavy lifting and pulling. They are prepared to pull plows and carriages, and they were also the driving force and as we mentioned before they stand behind the logging industry before motorized equipment took over and stand out from all the horse breeds by their tall stature and notably muscular build.
Draft horses and draft crossbreds are adaptable breeds used today for a plenitude of purposes, including farming, draft horse showing, logging, and, recreation. The draft horse shown in the video below has all these characteristics and is one of the most powerful draft horses around.