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Clydesdale Horses

With its heavy and study frame, the Clydesdale is an ideal draft horse for pulling heavy loads. It is a tall, impressive breed that most commonly comes in a bay color with white markings. In this category, you can find questions relating to the Clydesdale’s characteristics and features.

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Best saddle to ride a clydesdale in?

For Chocolate Dreamer, I use a 2009 Steuben with adjustable gullet for comfort. Thick knee roll pads to absorb rolling gait movement. Also, it has a gel gullet insert, optional for ultimate comfort, and for more fitting on looser or -ahem- rounder horses or saddles. I use a thick canvas with cloth covering western pad despite the discipline difference, and I also use a Chestnut girth with double elastic and an optional sheepskin cover. All these come in many colour options, but I personally chose a light Hickory shade to compliment his gray roaning and his underside blue ticking

How much does a clydesdale cost?

There is no one price for any horse, no matter what breed it is. A Clydesdale could go for any price from free on upward depending on age, sex, color, height, pedigree, show record, local economy and even the current price of feed and hay.

Do Clydesdale horses always have white feet?

Almost always. On rare occations a foal will be born with chestnut or black legs. These odd colored horses are usually not used for breeding.

Narrow marking around the coronet and hoof of?

Narrow marking around the coronet and hoof of a horse typically refers to a specific type of coat pattern known as "coronet white" or "coronet marking." This marking appears as a thin band of white hair at the top of the hoof, just above the coronet band, and may vary in width and prominence. It can occur in various horse breeds and is often seen as a desirable trait for certain show standards. Such markings can also provide insight into a horse's genetics and lineage.

Where are clydesdales mainly found?

Clydesdales are primarily found in the United States, particularly in regions where they are bred for work and show purposes. They originated in Scotland and are still raised there, but the largest populations are now in the U.S., especially in states like Missouri and Pennsylvania. Additionally, they are often featured in parades, events, and promotions by the Anheuser-Busch brewery.

Where do clydesdale sleep?

clydies can sleep anywhere! They can sleep in the paddock, in the stable or anywhere! They, like all other horses, sleep standing up!

What does a baby clydesdale look like?

A baby clydesdale mostly looks like its parents. It is very tall and has a fluffy tail. Also they have a mane like a mowhawk. : ) ; )

What is the name of cooch's clydesdale in Footrot Flats?

In "Footrot Flats," Cooch's Clydesdale is named "Sir Wally." The character is part of the beloved New Zealand comic series created by Murray Ball, which features the humorous adventures of a group of farm animals and their owners. Sir Wally is known for his distinctive personality and role within the stories.

Was the Clydesdale horse used in war?

yes it was used in the war

it was used to carry large objects around that the humans couldn't carry

What temperature is it where clydesdales live?

Clydesdale's live all over the world now, so the temperature is not stable and exact. However the Clydesdale did originate in Scotland, so the temperatures and climate there are what the breed developed in.

How is a clydesdale horse use today?

Clydesdale's are mainly used as parade type hitch horses. They have changed over the years from the heavy working type draft horse to a slightly taller and more showy hitch horse. They now are rarely used for actual draft work more people prefer the stronger Shire, Belgians, brabant, and Percheron for actual draft work.

What is the answer to the analogy Siamese is to manx as clydesdale is to what?

It is not possible to answer the question. A Siamese and a Manx are both breeds of cats. Unfortunately, a Clydesdale can be a breed of dog or of a horse. So the answer could be any other breed of dog or horse.

What is a good name for a Brown male Clydesdale?

Tulkin

that name is shocking^ that is a form of animal abuse-call him BFG and ben Fred george for short.

Is the clydesdale horse in danger of extinction?

No, not at all. Tons of people use clydesdales every day, for pulling carriages, or riding.

At what age does a clydesdale stop growing?

A Clydesdale is one of the slower growing species of horses. Generally growth does not slow down to around the age of six or seven years.

What is the main purpose of the Clydesdale horse?

From the region of the Clyde River in Scotland, these horses were bred to pull heavy loads. Most people only know them as the horses that pull the Budweiser Wagon but before machines these horses were what pulled the plows, stumps, and whatever else on the family farm.

Why would one use Clydesdale Bank?

One might use Clydesdale Bank if one needs a credit card, a personal account, or a low rate personal loan. One might also use Clydesdale Bank for private banking and business banking.

How many people work for Clydesdale Bank?

Based in Scotland, Clydesdale Bank is a commercial bank and subsidiary of National Australia Bank. It is the third largest clearing bank and it has three branch locations in the UK- Carlisle, Workington and London. Clydesdale bank employs approximately 2,635 people.

Do Clydesdale morn?

All horses morn in their own way. It just depends on the individual horse.

How does a clydesdale horse protect itself?

Horses have a fight or flight instinct when it comes to facing danger. More of the time they will flight, or flee. They will try to outrun the danger, but if that is not possible, or there is no place to run they will fight. Fighting for a horses is trampling, kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, and stiking