Clydesdale (horse)
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| Origin: | Scotland, 18th century |
| Main breeding area: | Scotland |
| Distribution: | moderate |
| Stick measure : | 163-193 cm |
| Colors : | Brown, rarely black horses |
| Main application area: | Draft horse |
The Clydesdale is a powerful draft horse that originated in Scotland in the 18th century in the valley of the River Clyde . The breed became famous in the USA because the beer maker Anheuser-Busch shows it as a draft horse in commercials for the Budweiser brand and uses it as a mascot . Brewery tours in St. Louis and Fort Collins as well as in the Busch Gardens theme parks, which are also part of the group, include visits to the Clydesdale stables.
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The modern Clydesdale can weigh up to about 1000 kg, the height is 163–193 cm (16–19 hands). It has an expressive, not too large head, strong neck, few withers , a strong back, round to sloping, strongly muscled croup , and sturdy legs with large hooves and abundant pastern hair .
The horses are all Sabino checks , in which the spotting is usually represented by four white boots and a lantern or wide blaze on the face. The fur color is mostly brown.
interior
The Clydesdale is considered an excellent draft horse and, in addition to a tremendous performance, impresses with temperament, willingness to work, strength and character.
Breeding history
The Clydesdale was bred as a workhorse in Scotland from around the 18th century . The breeding is probably based on local mares that have been paired with large English and Belgian stallions. Breeding quickly became successful and horses were exported to northern England and later to other Commonwealth countries. According to the Clydesdale Horse Society , a total of 20,183 animals were exported between 1884 and 1945. The Clydesdale met the fate of all workhorses after the Second World War: it was replaced by machines and no longer needed. It was only able to hold up in a few niches in the working world where machines cannot or should not be used. In the meantime, the stock has recovered a little, as Clydesdales are highly valued as show horses.
See also
supporting documents
- ↑ Clydesdale Breeders of the USA: History of the Breed ( Memento of the original from June 7, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
- Clydesdale Breeders of the USA (English)
- Clydesdale Horse Society, Scotland (English)
- German Clydesdale Association (German)