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Draft Horse Breeds

There are numerous draft horse breeds in the United States and the world. Below are four of the most common breeds of draft horse.

Percheron - Percherons can range in height from between 15 to 19 hands, with ranges from 16.2 to about 17.3 being common. Their color is well known for most commonly being gray or black, but other colors such as sorrel, bay, roan, etc. are also found in the breed. They typically have quiet and gentle natures.

Belgian - Belgians are most commonly approximately 16.2 - 17 hands in height, but can be found considerably taller. Their most predominant color pattern is sorrel or roan with a much lighter mane and tail with wide blazes and tall white socks or stockings. Like most of the draft breeds, Belgians are known for their gentle, easy-going dispositions. The Belgian draft horse is currently the most common breed of draft horse in the United States.

A team of Belgians.

Clydesdale - Clydesdales are typically larger than both Percherons and Belgians, with a mature height of over 18 hands being common. They come in a range of colors, with bay, brown, chestnut or sorrel, and black being common. White hairs scattered throughout the body ("roan") is also common, as are very wide blazes, tall white socks or stockings, and white spots on the body.

Shire - Shires typically reach a mature height of approximately 17.2 hands. Their preferred colors are black, brown, bay, or grey. White patches or roan color patterns are discouraged or even banned.