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The generic term is "draft horse" (sometimes "draught horse" or "dray horse").

Any breed of heavy horse can be used for pulling heavy loads. Different locations favor different breeds, but some notable ones are:

Shire

Percheron

Clydesdale

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What type of animal is a clydesdale?

A Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse known for its large size, strength, and distinctive feathered legs. They are usually used for pulling heavy loads or for show.


Breed of horse for pulling heavy loads?

Most draft horses can pull heavy loads. Clydesdales, Belgiums, Percherons, Shires etc are draft horses.


Horse that pulls heavy load?

A draft horse is a breed known for its strength and ability to pull heavy loads. These horses are commonly used in farming, logging, and other activities that require significant pulling power. They are often recognizable by their large size, muscular build, and calm temperament.


What are Ban-ei?

Banei is a breed of horse, native to Japan. It is used in horse racing, and pulling heavy sleds in Banei Keiba races. It is descended from the Percheron, Breton, and Belgian.


What breed of horse eats the most?

Large draft breeds, because of their size. Particuarly the ones in heavy work.


What is the pulling power of the Clydesdale horse breed?

Pulls equal 110% of horse weight.


What is a furry black heavy built horse called?

a fresian horse. that would be its breed.


The heavy horse breed Clydesdale originates from where?

Lanarkshire, Scotland


What is the larges breed of horse?

The largest breed of horse tends to be the percheron but other large horse breeds are drum horse, shire, clydesdale, Friesian, or really any draft breed.


What is the third largest breed of horse?

The Percheron is a big, stocky breed of horse that used to be used in war for pulling carts and heavy weights. The first biggest horse is a Shire, and the second largest is a Clydesdale. If you want to get technical then you could talk about cross breeds like TB/Clydesdale, but that's two different breeds. Stick with Percheron.


Is the Morgan horse related to the Clydesdale Horse?

No, the Morgan horse and Clydesdale horse are not closely related. The Morgan horse is an American breed known for its versatility and endurance, while the Clydesdale is a heavy draft horse from Scotland, known for its strength and size. They have different histories, characteristics, and are bred for different purposes.


How well can shire horses jump?

Shire horses are not typically known for their jumping ability. They are a heavy draft breed that is better suited for pulling heavy loads rather than jumping obstacles. If you are looking for a horse for jumping, a breed such as a Thoroughbred or Warmblood would be more suitable.