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The Mighty Percheron Horse
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The gentle giant
known as the Percheron Horse, originated in the Le Perche, a province in
France. Originally bred as a war horse, later they were used extensively as
a heavy coach horse pulling stagecoaches, as the all-important working horse
on farms, working on the docks pulling loads, and in logging operations |
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Today's Percheron might be seen pulling a fancy carriage, either as a single
or in a team of 2, 4, 6 or more. He might be competing in driving events,
plowing a field or even being ridden. The Percheron is usually black or
grey, but chestnuts, bays and roans exist in small numbers. Small amounts of
white markings on the feet or head is acceptable. They range in height from
15 to 19 hands high and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. |
Black Jack
competing in driving event - photo courtesy of Once Upon A
Time Carriage Service
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Black Jack
and his beautiful carriage - photo courtesy of Once Upon A
Time Carriage Service
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These beautiful, strong and elegant horses aren't as common in the US as
they were many years ago, when there was plenty of work for the noble draft
horse. But look around, and you will still see beautiful horses like Black
Jack, making special memories for customers, while just doing his job. |
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