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Shires
Clydesdales can stand anywhere from 16 hands to 18 hands, with most being about 17 hands. Clydesdales weigh anywhere from 1,600-2,300 pounds. Shires, on the other hand, weigh between 1,800-2,400 pounds.
Shire Horses reach a stick size of up to 2.05 meters and a weight of about 800 to even 1000 kg. This makes the cold-blooded horses not only larger but also heavier than most other horses. A stable body with a strong back and muscular hindquarters and forehand characterize the stature of these strong four-legged horses.
“There were a million of these horses 100 years ago in England at the beginning of the First World War,” says Ed MacDowell, who works as a coachman with London’s last surviving stable of seven shire horses. “And now, worldwide, there are fewer than 1,500.”14 мая 2016 г.
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Shire horses are good for riding and are frequently used in many equine activities such as pleasure riding, police work, dressage, and therapeutic riding. Many people think the Shire breed is limited to pulling heavy loads, and they would be mistaken.
Even though the Shire Horse is so large, it is known for being a gentle giant. These animals are laid-back, calm, and docile. They are also easy to train, despite their size, so they are suitable for all levels of horse owners, riders, and trainers, including beginners.
They are expressive and may try to be dominant, but they are also very loyal to a trainer that they find to be competent. These Palominos tend to need higher levels of daily care because of their metabolism and energy needs, but are still generally a good all-around horse.
They are extremely strong — a pair of Shires in the 1920s allegedly pulled a load weighing more than 45 tons. However, they are typically gentle giants, calm and friendly with an even temperament.
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Shire horses are now a rare breed
They’re a massive animal but they’re so gentle it’s incredible. These gentle giants, which are a rare breed, have long been a passion for Kerry.
One of the rarest colors, a white horse has white hair and fully or largely unpigmented (pink) skin. These horses are born white, with blue or brown eyes, and remain white for life. The vast majority of so-called “white” horses are actually grays with a fully white hair coat.