Clydesdale Horse

The Clydesdale Horse, a very large and beautiful breed of horse. Founded in a Scotland district and named for the Lankarkshire area, in which flows the River Clyde, this breed was typically used for agricultural work, as well as coal fields and haulage on Glasgow streets.

As an active horse, they must constantly be doing something, even with its large size and weight. The Clydesdale Horse weighs somewhere around 1600 pounds to 1800 pounds, standing between 16.2 hands and 18 hands. This magnificent horse can reach the weight of 2200 pounds for some stallions.

Clydesdales are typically a bay color, though throughout the coat, you may find chestnut, brown, or black as well. Their knees and hocks are typically white on all four legs, with a bald or defined face. Clydesdales are known for being a serviceable horse, great for pleasure, showing, or even work. They are a stylish and very intelligent breed of horse.