Kids Horse Camp » Clydesdale http://kidshorsecamp.com Where Kids Learn About Horses Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:45:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The Most Distinctive Horse Breeds http://kidshorsecamp.com/the-most-distinctive-horse-breeds.htm http://kidshorsecamp.com/the-most-distinctive-horse-breeds.htm#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:25:25 +0000 Alexandra http://kidshorsecamp.com/?p=213

There are so many distinctive horse breeds in the world of horses with each one having different traits and abilities. However, a few stand out from the rest with their extremely different appearance, history, abilities, and more!

Here are a few of what i consider to be the most distinctive horse breeds.

Enjoy!

1) The Miniature Horse

- The miniature horse is a scaled down image of a large-sized horse. The American miniature however can only stand 34-38 in. Though these “horses” are more considered small ponies they still share many characteristics with horses such as: they come in many coats and patterns. This “horse” can also be used as a service animal to help people with their disabilities. Though this horse is small, it can live past the average life span of a normal horse. It can live to anywhere between 25-35 years!

 

2) Clydesdale Horse

File:Budweiser Clydesdales Boston.jpg-The Clydesdale horse, unlike the miniature horse stands about 16-17 hands and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, that’s one short ton! Though the Clydesdale is gigantic in size and height, it is also noted to be an incredibly energetic horse! The Clydesdale horses got their name from Clydesdale, Scotland; they were named after that region. The Clydesdale breed is believed to be over 300 years old. Today you can see Clydesdales in parades or festivals where they make their “big” appearance.

 

 

 

 

3)  The Thoroughbred

-This horse is considered to be one of the most valued and most expensive horses in the world. This horse is a horse breed that has been best known for racing, they can also be found in show jumping, dressage, fox hunting, and even polo. A nickname these horses have received is “hot blooded.” They received this nickname because of their well-known agility, spirit, and speed!

4) Friesian Horse

File:Friesian Stallion.jpg

- This horse has originated originally originated in a province in the Netherlands, it is believed that their ancestors were believed to be war horses in Europe. The Friesian is usually recognized by its beautiful glossy black coat and hair. The Friesian horse stands about 15.3 hands. These horses are popular in the United States and in Europe; they are often showed in films due to their pretty appearance.

 

 

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Anheyser Busch has one of the biggest herds of Clydesdales and has about 250 nationwide. Only the best Clydesdale’s get to be on the Budweiser team. The Clydesdales travel in gigantic nicely decorated trucks with their pictures on the front.
The Budweiser Clydesdale’s came to Kent OH on October 12, 2007 in the afternoon and paraded around giving out beers to the local bars.

Requirements to be on the Budweiser Team

  • The full grown Clydesdales should stand up to 18 hand (about 6 ft.) at the shoulder.
  • Should weigh about 2, 00-2,300 pounds.
  • Should have a nice, rich bay color.
  • Should have a black mane and tail and a white blaze on their forehead.
  • And most importantly they should have white stockings on their feet.
  • And are always supposed to be geldings.

The Clydesdals are big powerful, muscular horses with big hooves and a strong head. The Clydesdales are easy to spot in a big crowd of horses. The Budweiser Clydesdale horses were decorated like christmas trees with shiny tack, their hooves polished, and their mane and tails braided into fancy braids they looked like the preetiest christmas tree in the world!

The horses were hitched to a big carriage with two coachmen and a dalmatian dog atop the carriage. I watched them till they fadded away into the distance.

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