Over 8 million horses were used during WWI, draft horses were vital in winning the war. In her quest to discover the history of the Clydesdale horse and save its future, Janice travelled to the ...

So, Poe is one of the largest Clydesdales. Like Belgian draft horses, Clydesdales are used for pulling carts and wagons and are famous for being the hitch-horses of Budweiser and their appearance ...

The Clydesdales are one of the tallest draft horses. At the top end, an adult horse can weigh more than a ton and measure over 18 hands (that’s about 6 feet for those of us who aren’t horse ...

The Clydesdale’s royal roots go back to the mid-18th century when James Hamilton, the sixth Duke of Hamilton, imported Flemish horses to cross with and improve local draft horses. Hamilton’s ...

Heavy breeds, or draft horses such as Clydesdales have historically been used for agriculture and hauling freight. Draft horses average 15-18 hands and weigh up to 2,700 pounds. Comparing the ...

The 300-acre farm in Boonville, Missouri, offers tours and events centered on the Clydesdales. The ranch is the official breeding farm for the horses, and in the spring, guests will get to see the ...