![]() ![]() Regardless of their intended use, be it working on the farm, towing decorative carriages, pulling heavy loads or ridden under saddle, solid ground manners, respect and patience are as necessary for draft horses as they are for lighter breeds. Pulling horses, considered the “weight lifters,” are bulkier and require additional conditioning to be fit enough to pull logs from the woods or to pull weights in competitions. Horses bred to be hitch horses can be seen in driving competitions and pulling carriages in parades or for special occasions. These drafts are bred with longer legs and are more lean and high-headed. Like workhorses of decades ago, drafts used for farmwork are responsible for helping farmers complete any task around the farm, from pulling wagons to tilling fields to operating horse-drawn equipment. ![]() Today’s draft horses are categorized as farm horses, hitch horses, pulling horses or riding horses. Though beloved for their easygoing nature, draft horses, like horses of any size or breed, require training. Often referred to as “gentle giants,” draft horse breeds are known for being docile and easy to handle. ![]()
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