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How heavy is the shire draft horse?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Shire draft horses have been recorded to get up to 3300 pounds

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SimIlarities between shire horse and draft horse?

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Which horse is a draft breed?

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How well can shire horses jump?

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Why is a shire horse called a shire horse?

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How is a clydesdale horse use today?

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