Clydesdale - A scottish breed back from near extinction 

This breed originated from the Clydesdale in Scotland, where it has been bred and developed over the last 300 years. The popularity of the Clydesdale breed suffered the same fate as the Shire horse; victims of the motorization. It almost disappeared but it has regained its popularity and its biggest population is now in the United States with around 600 new foal registrations each year. Anheuser-Busch brewery (Budweiser) use them as their symbol.

There were just two original Clydesdale stallions: Lord Darney and The Prince of Wales. All Clydesdales originate from these two bloodlines. They are widely used in competitions and performing shows, particularly in halter performance classes where they are judged on how the horse behaves in harness, its moving in the ring, capability to work in a team, responsiveness to the driver and on the quality of the horse and equipment.

Clydesdales are graceful and versatile. They stand 16-17 hands and weigh up to a ton. They have elegant heads, with a straight profile, small ears, large, dark eyes and a heavy forelock. Their neck is long and very slightly arched. Their chest is deep, with shoulders that are well rounded and muscular. Their withers are well defined. Their legs are long and strong with a large hoof size. The most widely recognised characteristic of the Clydesdale is the plentiful amount of feather. The Clydesdale is bay, chestnut or black. They have a range of white markings, including the distinctive four white feet and a blaze, most often a full blaze or large, white bald face marking which ranges to the lips and chin and sometimes up to the eyes. Another characteristic of the Clydesdale is that they have one or more dark legs, either mixed with white hairs, or a solid shade of black or brownish-red. Their hooves will match that leg. Horses with white muzzles often have distinctive black spots around the lips and chin. For a quote click here and feel good >> Clydesdale Horse Insurance Quote