About the Clydesdale Horse

This heavy draft horse traces its roots to the early 19th century in the Lanarkshire (formerly Clydesdale) district of Scotland. Being a large horse, the Clydesdale was needed for both agricultural and commercial roles.

Clydesdales were originally worked in the coalfields in Lanarkshire, and also for pulling carts through Glasgow's streets. The desire was to breed a horse with large feet and long legs to aid work in the Scottish soil, so stallions from Belgium and England were imported to breed with the smaller mares. The result was the founding line of the modern-day Clydesdales.

The breed's reputation grew to the point that Scottish breeders began exporting them to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. Nowadays, Clydesdale horses are one of the only breeds of draught horse in Scotland, and is still highly sought after by any other countries. You can even find Clydesdale horses working for an enormous US brewery, pulling promo beer wagons around at special events. They make the horses available for viewing close up, so you can walk in to their make-shift stables. The horses are sort of goodwill ambassadors for their company. Most would say rightly so.

Today's Clydesdale typically weighs in from 1600 to 2000 pounds (113.6 to 142 stones). They usually stand 16 to 19 hands high (162.5 to 193 cm, or 64 to 76 in) at the shoulder. Though larger than the original Scottish breed, the large feet, solid legs and characteristic looks of the original Clydesdale horses have been retained. The colors of the coats are very vivid, the face is usually white, and the most popular trait for a performing team of these magnificent horses is four white socks which reach the knees. You will normally see a Clydesdale horse in a bay colour, and the legs will likely be feathered with white hair from the knee down. You can also find various other colours such as black, brown and chestnut. And those are perfectly acceptable for registration as purebreds.

The overview of theses horses is one of a sturdily built, incredibly strong yet agile horse. They naturally adopt a high-head position giving them a proud appearance. Even when stood still, their power, agility and calm temperament is apparent. When seen working, Clydesdale horses are truly magnificient and unforgettable!

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