Intro
The Australian Draught is a combination of many different heavy breeds, taking typical characteristics from each one.
Origins
Developed over the years through crossbreeding of the four recognized pure draught breeds in Australia Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire and Suffolk Punch. All of these breeds were imported to Australia during colonial days. Belgian draft blood was also introduced more recently. Characteristics of all of these draught breeds can be found in almost any combination of bloodlines, creating many types within the breed.
The Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society was founded in 1979 to protect and document the breed.
Features
Average height
Physique
Eyes are large and clear
Ears are medium sized
Neck is medium
Shoulder is muscular
Chest is wide
Legs are straight and clean
Traditional Colors
All solid colors
Use
Work horse
Riding horse
Agriculture work
Show horse
Helpful Links
Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society
Aussie Heavy Horses
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