What is the best type of Draft horse in your opinion?

August 7th, 2007 | by drafthorse |
draft horse
Homie asked:


I want to buy a draft horse, but i don’t know which breed is best. Like temperament, family horse, train ability.

DENNIS
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  1. 3 Responses to “What is the best type of Draft horse in your opinion?”

  2. By frozenloc2 on Aug 8, 2007 | Reply

    Its very unlikely to come across a draft that isn’t good natured unless its been abused some time in its life. Percherons, Clydesdales, Shires, Belgians etc… all good!

  3. By War Games on Aug 9, 2007 | Reply

    Clydes are generally pretty mellow, to my knowledge. Percherons, Shires, Belgians, etc are all pretty easygoing. There are also some sport horses that are partbreds (warmblood or thoroughbred plus a draft horse), but they can be pricey. They are generally quite versatile, especially if you want to do any jumping, dressage, etc.

    Good luck.

  4. By Everbely on Aug 9, 2007 | Reply

    Drafts are getting popular as riding horses but they don’t make the best as they have been bred to pull and with a different build than a horse that’s made to ride.
    So if you plan on riding one then the choice is probably between something like a Clyde, Shire, Percheron or a Suffolk. Clydes tend to be harder keepers than the rest. My favorite would be a Percheron.

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