Belgian Draft Horse Breed

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See Also: Draft Horse Tack

Belgian Draught Horses

Belgian Draft Horse
This is a compact horse who is immensely strong and muscular and is used for the pulling of drays and for working in the field. It is also called the Brabant after the area in Belgium where it comes from.

Height
16 to 17 HH

Colour
Chestnut, bay, brown, red roan, grey, sorrel and dun.

Conformation

Famous fact
Although they normally range from 16 to 17 HH there is a Belgium Draught Horse called Radar who has reached is 19.35 HH.

Uses

The American Brabant Association
Was founded to promote and preserve this wonderful breed of heavy horse.


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