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Clydesdales are draft horses that originated from farmhouses in Clydesdale, Scotland. These horses’ fleshy appearance, white stockings, and distinct feathering are their primary identification. Clydesdale horses are also versatile and graceful.

Standing on an average of 16 to 17 hands in height, Clydesdales are large and barrel-chested. They are also extremely strong. These draft horses have long and slightly arched necks, and muscular shoulders that are well-sloped. Their elegant heads complement their convex profile.

Clydesdales come in different colors, the three most common of which are chestnut (or sorrel), black, or bay (brown). White markings distinguish some of the Clydesdale horses. Clydesdale horses can grow up to more than 2,000 pounds. They have a high wither and an eager, almost animated gait. Even if Clydesdales are generally large in size, they are quite energetic and active. In the 1960s, Clydesdale horses pulled heavy loads. Today, Clydesdales are common sights in exhibitions and parades. Clydesdales also compete in a competition called draft horse showing where, together with other draft horse breeds, judging is done while they drive in halter and in harness. The most common breeders of Clydesdales are in Canada, Africa, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States. Clydesdales in the United States number somewhere between 2,500 and 3,000. The largest Clydesdale herd is in North America, where Anheuser-Busch maintains around 175 to 200 horses. The story of Clydesdale horses and Anheuser-Busch dates back to the 1930s when August Busch, Jr. presented his father with six Clydesdale geldings pulling a Budweiser beer wagon. The company eventually used Clydesdales as their symbol.

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