Which is bigger?
2007-12-21 13:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A Clydesdale horse is a type of draft horse. There are many different breeds of draft and light draft horses.
According to Rural Heritage Magazine:
"The word "draft" represents not a specific kind of animal, but (according to Webster's Unabridged Dictionary) any animal used for pulling heavy loads. For some reason, Americans have come to use the word "draft" in reference to heavy horses, but a horse of any size may be trained to pull a load.
The heavy breeds are best for heavy farm work and/or large acreage. They weigh 1,600 pounds or better and stand at least 16 hands high from ground to withers (one hand equals 4 inches). About 95 percent of all heavy horses in America are either Belgian (originating in Belgium) or Percheron (originally from France).
Heavy horses found in North America are:
American Cream
Belgian
Clydesdale
Percheron
Shire
Suffolk
Spotted
Heavy breeds that are common in Europe, but not found in North America, include:
Ardennais
Comtois
Rhinelander
For smaller acreage or lighter work, such as skidding (dragging) logs for firewood or fenceposts, a sturdy saddle-type horse will do just fine. Like any work horse, it must be heavy-boned, well-muscled, and properly conditioned. Light horses suitable for draft work include:
Morgan
Quarterhorse
If you have limited acreage or your terrain tends to be hilly, you might consider a stout and agile draft pony such as:
Haflinger
Norwegian Fjord"
http://www.ruralheritage.com/horse_paddock/horse_whatis.htm
The article includes links for more info on each breed mentioned.
2007-12-21 15:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Draft horse is like a group of horses that consists of large, working horses. The Clydesdale is a specific breed in the group.
2016-05-25 08:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Clydesdale is a type of draft horse. Draft is a classification. So technically that is a retorical question, well, in some ways.
2007-12-21 13:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
as they said a Clydesdale is a draft horse.. however, the Clydesdale is NOT the biggest draft horse.
2007-12-21 13:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cylesdale is a type of draft horse.
Draft is a word like cob, meaning small.
So Draft-Big horse
Cob-small horse
Average-normal size horse
Pony-14.2 hh and under.
2007-12-22 03:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kyndell. <3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, a clydesdale is a TYPE fo draft, so, you really cant answer that question... Sorry.
:)
2007-12-21 13:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are the same animal.
2007-12-21 13:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by bjsuno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-22 20:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋