What's a Draught Horse?
A Draft Horse, Draught Horse or Dray Horse, Less Often Called a Carthorse, Work Horse or Heavy Horse, Is a Large Horse Bred to Be a Working Animal Doing Hard...
A draft horse, draught horse or dray horse, less often called a carthorse, work horse or heavy horse, is a large horse bred to be a working animal doing hard tasks such as plowing and other farm labor.
What is a draft horse used for?
Draft horses are large, heavy breeds of horses characterized by tall stature (>16 hands), heavy muscular build, and large body size (>1400 lb). Common breeds include Percheron, Belgian, Shire, and Clydesdale, and they are often used in pulling, plowing, and farm labor.
Can you ride a Draught horse?
“Yes, you can ride your draft horse(s),” said Teresa Stull, with the Percheron Horse Association of America in Fredericktown, Ohio. In fact, ranch operations that provide guided trail rides are increasingly adding draft horses to their string.
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