The Clydesdale Horse was used as a Heavy draught horse. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse derived from the very hard-working farm horses of Clydesdale, Scotland, and named for that region. Thought to be over 300 years old, the breed was extensively used for pulling heavy loads in rural, industrial and urban settings.

Height : 16.2 - 18 hh.

Colours : Red roan, black, brown, bay.

Identifying Features : Large head, massive neck, high withers, sloping shoulders, strong legs, well defined hocks, heavy feathering.

Originally used for agricultural work, timber hauling and coal hauling.

These days used for pulling brewers drays.



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