The drum horse is a heavy riding horse which has proven to be a versatile, athletic and agreeable mount. They are a relatively new breed to the US, but they have a long and rather distinguished history in the UK.
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Drum horses<\/a> were originally used by the Queen of England for her ceremonial band. The animals had to be large and robust enough to carry large kettle drums during different types of pageantry. This meant that they were required to carry a great deal of weight through crowds of people and noise. The mounted drummers needed their hands free to play, so they controlled their animals via reins attached to their stirrups.<\/p>\n The drum is an elegant heavy horse breed that utilizes the finest examples of the Shire<\/a>, Clydesdale<\/a> and Vanner<\/a> breeds. In the US, drum horses are favored more as riding and competition horses – both mounted and driving. They make sturdy, athletic mounts with a level head.<\/p>\n Average height 16 hands and larger Head is attractive and well-proportioned All colors<\/a><\/p>\n Good character General riding horse *All links open in a new window<\/small> Chestnut Oak Farm<\/a><\/p>\n American Drum Horse Association Approved Stallions<\/a><\/p>\nA Favored Draft<\/h3>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
\nStrong and forward movement
\nGaits well balanced and even<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are expressive and kind
\nBoth convex and concave profiles accepted
\nNeck is long and well muscled
\nMane is abundant
\nChest is deep and broad
\nBarrel is well-rounded with long well-set ribs
\nLegs straight and clean
\nHooves are large with open heels
\nFeathering is required of the breed, it should begin above the fetlock joint and cover the hoof<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nWilling and sensible partner
\nAthletic and bold<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nAgriculture work
\nShow horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nInternational Drum Horse Association<\/a>
\nGypsy Cob & Drum Horse Association<\/a><\/p>\nWhere to Buy<\/h3>\n
American Drum Studs<\/h3>\n
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