The Percheron is a hefty draft horse breed that was developed in the French Perche region. The breed most likely descended from the Flemish “big horse” of the Middle Ages; it was altered by Arabian blood to make a coach-horse type, and it was altered once more in the 19th century by the introduction of draft-type blood to produce animals for heavy farm work. Although a few Percherons were imported earlier, it wasn’t until until 1851 that they gained popularity as draft animals in the United States.
Before mechanization transformed agriculture, Percherons were common and had a greater impact on American agriculture than any other draft breed. Percherons are typically between 1,900 and 2,100 pounds in weight and 16 to 17 hands (64 to 68 inches, or 163 to 173 cm) tall (860 to 950 kg). The body is highly muscled, the neck is lengthy, and the head is relatively small and well cut.
Black and gray are common hues. For their size, Percherons are quick and active, and they have a friendly nature. The American Percheron Horse Association and its forerunners were founded in 1902. Percheron are definitely unique horses due to their size, look, and temperament.
In the following video, we will show you a black Percheron stallion meeting with his partner. As you can see from the video, he simply cannot wait to meet his partner. For more, have a look at the video below, let us know your comment on the beautiful video, and please do not forget to spread out the video on social media with your loved ones.