This is about the Percheron
Namee:Percheron Horse
Lifespan:20-25 years +
Height:15.1 to 19 h.h.
Price:$1k to 15k +
Appearance:They have a refined head and are considered very handsome. Very powerful with a prominent wither, they can be rather muscular. They bode short but very strong legs and have hard feet to help them outlast those long journeys.
Colors:Usually gray or black in color.
Markings:Yes
Aptitude:Riding, Working
Facts:The Percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France, part of the former Perche province from which the breed takes its name.
Percherons are well muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work.
Aside from basic farm work, the Percheron took part as an artillery war horse and as a practical everyday riding horse. Depending on the type that was in demand, the horse could be bred to be lighter and more useful in riding work or could be bred to be heavier and more useful in draft work. Today it is mostly bred for farmers to perform tasks on their farms. It is also used quite often to further improve other breeds.
Super Fact:Two Arabian horses in particular were responsible for the big influence they had on the Percheron breed, "Godolphin" and "Gallipoly". "Gallipoly" sired one of the most famous Percheron horses, "Jean Le Blanc", who was foaled in 1830. The Percheron horse is presently the most famous draft horse among enthuisiasts.
Lifespan:20-25 years +
Height:15.1 to 19 h.h.
Price:$1k to 15k +
Appearance:They have a refined head and are considered very handsome. Very powerful with a prominent wither, they can be rather muscular. They bode short but very strong legs and have hard feet to help them outlast those long journeys.
Colors:Usually gray or black in color.
Markings:Yes
Aptitude:Riding, Working
Facts:The Percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France, part of the former Perche province from which the breed takes its name.
Percherons are well muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work.
Aside from basic farm work, the Percheron took part as an artillery war horse and as a practical everyday riding horse. Depending on the type that was in demand, the horse could be bred to be lighter and more useful in riding work or could be bred to be heavier and more useful in draft work. Today it is mostly bred for farmers to perform tasks on their farms. It is also used quite often to further improve other breeds.
Super Fact:Two Arabian horses in particular were responsible for the big influence they had on the Percheron breed, "Godolphin" and "Gallipoly". "Gallipoly" sired one of the most famous Percheron horses, "Jean Le Blanc", who was foaled in 1830. The Percheron horse is presently the most famous draft horse among enthuisiasts.