Belgium and Clydesdale Heavy Draft Horse Pull - [HD]
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2010
- Belgium and Clydesdale Heavy Draft Horse Pull - the work horses.
A draft horse (US), draught horse (UK) or dray horse (from the Anglo-Saxon dragan meaning to draw or haul; compare Dutch dragen meaning to carry), less often called a heavy horse, is a large horse bred for hard, heavy tasks such as ploughing and farm labour. There are a number of different breeds, with varying characteristics but all share common traits of strength, patience and a docile temperament which made them indispensable to generations of pre-industrial farmers. Draft horses and draft crossbreds are versatile breeds used today for a multitude of purposes, including farming, show, logging, recreation, and other uses. They are also commonly used for crossbreeding, especially to light riding breeds such as the Thoroughbred for the purpose of creating sport horses. While most draft horses are used for driving, they can be ridden and some of the lighter draft breeds are capable performers under saddle.
Amazing animals. I love how excited they are to pull. Proof positive they LOVE their job. Anyone who knows horses can read it in their body language, they are ready to go. Amazing video of some incredible animals. So glad to know that we aren't the only fans of draft pulls. =)
What a chest! such power. It's amazing how gentle they can be if needed to.
Their chests are huge! Such beasts! I love watching them pull. Drafts are the cutest!
I have zero experience with horses and even I can clearly see these guys are so pumped and ready to pull. So amazing how big and powerful they are and yet they can be so happy and excited. If only we learn to be this way about life.
I love how polite these teams are! They wait for the cue to start pulling instead of taking off like rockets before they're even hitched.
Didn't see any Clydes in there. (They're rarely used for heavy pulling, being relatively light-framed by draft standards.) Brabants, Percherons, and Belgians...
Absolutely beautiful slow-mo video of the horses at full-power.
pure horse-power AND grace...
Beautiful footage, gorgeous horses.
The Dark Brown and black leggings is the most beautiful gorgeous Belgium horses I ever seen. They are Magnificent creatures and strong into pulling. 1:41 The horse it started to dance. Isn't she/ he cute!
this was my favorite part of the Fair where I grew up
Look at their precise moves and their watchful ears when walking and those muscles when pulling! Sheer power! Great! Really beautyfull animals!
they put alot into their work! ive never seen draft horses look like dogs going up a hill!! its amazing these guys can pull that much! they have loads of muscles too boot! great looking teams!
@KamatzKatan Those were Brabant Belgians - they are shorter and stockier than the regular version and they come in a wider variety of colors.
WOW, such power from such a genial animal.
you can really tell they love to do it!
Oh, just a heads up... even though this is super old... lol.
There aren't any clydesdales in this video, they aren't used in pulling contests, they're too tall and light, they're used as hitch horses. The roan team is a pair of imported Brabants, the bay/black teams are Percherons, and the blonde team is a pair of Belgians.
Cool video!
Great Run...!!
Now thats horse power! lol :)
I love the salt block weights.
No wheels, but over a ton. notice how low the rear of the horse drops to pull hard. Notice no whips, just commands..there is a willingness of the animal to do its work.
Awesome! x
Now that's 🐎 power!!!!!!!!!!!
@halllee1000 No, it puts more strain on their shoulders and back than their legs. They only pull this much for a few seconds and only at these competitions. When they aren't doing this they are generally used for recreation and sometimes are still used in fields or the logging industry.
Why do some of you cry about the horses struggling? It's no different than us weightlifting. They pull for less time than it takes to do a few squats.
@Shasta991 Thank you, I can't believe how many people call it animal cruelty when it's clearly not.
looks like they are having a great time doing it. like a dog wanting to please his owner, there just doing what years of breading has thought them to do. I think I saw one smile after a good pull even. would rather see them pulling something necessary on a farm though.
+Joe Aguirre it was not a smile it was his jaw hurting from the bits lol, not to mention how many horses suffer a heart attack from exahustion on these competitions
+Dunja Cetkovic these horses rarely ever suffer from anything like that, they usually die from old age most of the time after they are retired. you have to think they are like athletes and are in top physical condition.
+Joe Aguirre Anyone who has spent time with draught horses will tell you that they love it, in the same way that a sheepdog loves working sheep. It's in their blood and it is not cruel at all. Cruelty is leaving them in a paddock with no work to do.
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Hey ppl that know bout horses understand drafts are breed for pulling and farm work. Or logging where tractors cant go. Itsnot cruel its what there breed. Thats like saying kentucky derby is curel cuz they run the horses certain laps. They are breed for that.
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The only difficulty the horses seem to have is the start, after that they seem to glide.
The roans, I believe, are Bretons (a French breed). I could be wrong though.
They're pulling salt blocks. We compete here against theses guys. They're great competitors and these horses love to pull.
@KamatzKatan I agree. Maybe Ardennes?
Does anyone know what they are using to add weight to the sleigh? It looks like salt blocks.
@Mickey7476 Yes they are the french breed draft.
@shadowmistyful
Because they're working hard and focusing on listening to the driver....When you're lifting a heavy object or running as fast as you can, you don't have a relaxed expression on your face, do you?
@discusdoc: huh? pulling is NOT cruelty! So, you should get a clue! My belgian loves to pull!! He gets very enthusiastic and excited...much more than he does when we ride!
It's Belgian and a Clydesdale wouldn't be found anywhere near a horse pull, they're fairies and are just for shows. Perhaps you mean Percheron or Shire
I'm willing to bet you have zero experience with horses...These guys have been selectively bred for hundreds of years specifically to pull large loads, not to mention you've got a team of two 2,000+ lb creatures pulling the load. It doesn't "hurt" them.
Those are most definatly salt blocks !!
@KamatzKatan I think their Shires. lol
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@Dixiesweetiemomma they are excited because back at the ranch they get nailed with a cattle prod if they don't lean into the training sled, ex pulling horses are worthless.
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That fair ride made me sick just watching it...
these horses are foaming at the mouth that's not normal
Didn't see any Clydesdale's. Lol
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Being raised with Belgians I have never had them say make me pull heavy weights and strain muscles. Get a clue, pulling is animal cruelty!!!
Enough already with the ego driven owners and their selfish need to display and compete for who has the biggest and the best. This is a living breathing animal, which was not intended to be made into a spectacle and be abused. They may be well cared for but they are absolutely miserable, and their legs are becoming deformed due to the excessive weights they are forced to pull. There is nothing wrong with using horses on the farm, or in pulling; however, it's the excessive abuse I find offensive. Soon they will be walking in an unnatural position and statistically they have shorter lives. Like german shepherds they develop hip displasia, and most wind up with some degree of lameness, and very painful arthritis. STOP THE MADNESS. Same goes for racehorses that are started way too young, doped up, and made to run for money. MORE MORE MORE until it breaks, right? Then discard and get another. Pathetic
They are built to pull weight. better than them rotting in a pasture some where.
+littlefarmerette123 where do you see these horses walking in unnatural position? also where do you get your stats from? most of these horses live for along time way after they are retired. and what do you mean their legs are deformed?
Again--work is not torture. German Shepherds' dysplasia is caused by inbreeding, not work.
They are well treated. How long does each competition last? People and their horses used to work hard all day long; this is nothing. In my area the handlers are not even allowed to shake the reins.
I think this is horrible! You could see them struggling to pull this weight! They obviously were having trouble!
If they didn't want to pull that sled they wouldn't
+john appleseed they are obviously forced into it
+john appleseed also my problem with this isnt the competition as much as it is the extra weight which could mess with bone structure and injure muscles
Lop these types of horses were bred to pull when you see a race horse do you go "man can't you seem then struggling to run?" Lol race horses race draft horses pull because that's what they live for.
Olivia Becker draft horses are bred for pulling these weights. The only problem they have is at the start, because they have to get their footing correct.