CLYDESDALE

Scotland's own heavy horse, bred originally in Lanarkshire, developed more recently than other British heavy breeds during the second half of the 18th C.

Imported Flemish stallions were used on local mares and Shire blood was also used. The first stud book was published in 1878. It's docile nature, strength and soundness led to it being widely exported and there are very active breed societies in Australia and North America.

Origin: Scotland.
Colour: Bay, brown or black.
Height: Stallions - 17.1-18 hands;  mares - 16.3 - 17.2 h.
Conformation: Strong head with bright eyes and big ears, long arched neck, sloping shoulders, short back, muscular quarters, straight limbs and forelegs set well back, fine feathering, and round feet.
Character: Docile, active.
Uses: Draught work, showing.


Clydesdale Horse Society UK
Clydesdale Horse Society USA
 
Clydesdale Horse Society 
3 Grosvenor Gardens
Edinburgh
EH12 5JU
Tel: 0131 337 0923
Fax: 0131 337 7678
E-mail: secy@clydesdalehorse.co.uk