The most numerous of draft breeds in the
• The most numerous of draft breeds in the US • The most direct descendant of the “Great Horse” (medieval times) • Able to survive freezing temperatures (minus 30 °C) • Originally from the Ural mountains area of Russia • Used to produce kumis (fermented mare’s milk) • Developed from the Great Flemish Horse • Originally from Scotland • The only draft breed that originated in the US • Developed from the Belgian breed • From the foundation mare Old Granny • Originally from France • Developed with influence from the Arabian breed • From the foundation sire Jean le Blanc • The only draft developed exclusively for farm work • From the foundation sire Crisp’s Horse of Ufford • Originally known as the Pinzgauer • Originally from Austria • Most popular as a blue roan or “tiger” (leopard) color • The foundation horse breed for the Belgian • Formerly known as the Flanders Horse
• Described as a small Shire with more feathers and a sweet head • Originally from Great Britain and Ireland • The tallest draft breed (“Sampson” was 21. 2 hands) • From the foundation sire the Packington Blind Horse • One of the 5 main breeds and may NOT be chestnut in England or Australia • Developed with influence from the Spotted Moroccan breed • The breed for which Pecos Chief is the first registered horse • Known for living the longest (up to 50 years) • Sired by a jack • Shown in the sport known as Coon Hunter’s Jump • Known for its curly coat • Important in the development of the American Mammoth Jack • Originated in western Norway • Primitive markings, dun color with eel stripe • Originally known as the Pinzgauer • Originally from Austria • Most popular as a blue roan or “tiger” (leopard) color • Sired by a jack • Originally from France
Breeds-Nov. 28, 2018 • Review Content • Parade of Breeds (flash cards-around the world) • Pony Power (to get cookies-pin cards on back and guess breed) • Gentle Giants (game—my draft is…) • Next Meeting December 5
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