What Breeds Make A Clydesdale?
Clydesdale, heavy draft-horse breed that originated in Lanarkshire, Scotland, near the River Clyde. The breed was improved about 1715 by mating a Flemish stallion with local mares ; Shire blood was later introduced. Are Clydesdales a rare breed? At its peak, Scotland had around 140,000 farm horses plus an unknown number in towns and cities, … Read more