Percherons are notable for their size. The average Percheron horse size is 16 to 17 hands (64 to 68 inches) high at the withers, and they typically weigh 1,900 to 2,100 pounds. Compare this to ...

As unlikely as it may sound, the substantially built Percheron has more in common with the Arab or Iberian breeds than British heavy horses. Originating in northern France, the Percheron is a large, ...

The carriage had halted at a stop sign on Colorado Avenue. But traffic was clear, so teamster Jim Hutton urged his team to step forward. "Step up, Dan. Step up, Eddie," he said to his matched team of ...

A great way to take in this outstanding fall foliage year in New Hampshire is by horseback on the trails and fields high above Lake Winnipesaukee. There are about 20 horses at Riding in the Clouds on ...

Say “show animals” and most people picture dogs, not draft horses. But the World Percheron Congress is first and foremost a venue for showmanship. This year, more than 700 horses from more than 120 ...

The big Percheron draft horse teams at Young Living Essential Oil’s Lavender Farm were sparked by an equally big dream. Upon seeing the gentle giants perform at Colorado’s Big Thunder Draft Horse Show ...

MOORESTOWN - One woman’s 16-year dream finally has become a reality with the arrival of the first downtown park for diners and shoppers to relax. The new Percheron Park is also a tribute to Moorestown ...

The film showcases the daily operations of Hidden Valley Farm, a horse breeding facility in the U.S. It highlights the care and management of various horse breeds, particularly Percherons, and the ...

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