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Percheron horse |
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Percheron horse (pûr`chərŏn'), breed of draft horse draft horse or work horse, any breed of horse that is suited to or used for drawing heavy loads. Draft horses originated in central Europe, where their domestication preceded the Roman invasion. ..... Click the link for more information. developed in NW France, originally of Flemish origin, but also containing some Arabian blood (see Arabian horse Arabian horse, breed of light horse developed in Mesopotamia and N Africa, and probably the first true domesticated breed. Prized since earliest times for its superior beauty, spirit, speed, grace of movement, stamina, and intelligence, the Arabian has served as ..... Click the link for more information. ). For a heavy horse, it has considerable stamina and is a good trotter. It was used by armored knights during the Middle Ages and also later for extensive general freight work. Once the most popular draft horse in America, the breed is known for its beauty and is still popular as a circus horse. It averages over 16 hands (64 in./160 cm) high, weighs at least 2,000 lb (900 kg), and is usually black or gray in color. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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PHOTO (1 -- 2) Above, members of the Tournament of Roses Court wave to motorists Wednesday as they ride behind eight Percheron horses pulling the Heinz Hitch along Pasadena's Colorado Boulevard. The Heinz Hitch Percheron Horses will be on hand for the festivities from 10 a. |
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