Aug
26
How long does it take Clydesdales or any other big draft horse breed for that matter to fully mature?
Filed Under (Horse Racing) by drafthorse
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Zenyatta 4 life asked:


I always thought it took them longer than most other breeds like the Thoroughbred, because of their huge size.

DENNIS
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Horse Racing on 2 September, 2008 at 12:22 am #

drafts mature much slower. I wouldn’t until it was at least 3 yrs old. I would ground drive the baby Huey until then. I would add a saddle at 2 yrs old and work with desensitizing and verbal commands.


zibadit on 4 September, 2008 at 5:35 pm #

The draft breeds do tend to take longer to fully mature. Usually at around 6-7 yrs as opposed to 4-5 yrs for most lighter breeds.


Vannesssa Combs on 5 September, 2008 at 12:46 am #

At 5 yrs they are fully grown


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