If you've ever seen a horse-drawn Budweiser parade, you've probably marveled at the majestic steeds.
These are mighty Clydesdale horses, one of the most recognizable heavy horse breeds. Clydesdales are easy to spot, thanks to their large stature, trademark feathering around their legs, and high-stepping gait.
Clydesdale Size
Clydesdales are among the tallest horse breeds, standing between 16 hands (64 inches) and 18 hands (72 inches) on average. Their imposing height is matched by their weight, which tops 1,600 pounds. The stallions often stand taller and weigh more than the mares.
Unique Characteristics of the Clydesdale
The most obvious defining characteristic of a Clydesdale is its large hooves. They're typically the size of frying pans, weighing around 5 pounds each. In contrast, an average thoroughbred racing horse has a hoof about a quarter of that size. Besides the hooves, Clydesdales also are known for their four white legs with lots of feathering. They have a high-stepping walk and trot, giving them a proud, impressive presentation.
Clydesdale Breeding and Uses
Clydesdales were developed to work hard and long. In their early history, they were used as war horses, carrying heavily armed soldiers. They have pulled agricultural implements, hauled logs in forestry, pulled freight, and milk wagons, and performed other general hauling tasks. Today, they are used for both riding and driving, and they are frequently crossed with thoroughbreds to develop strong, level-headed sport horses. They are still occasionally used in agricultural work and logging, but they largely have been replaced by machinery. They're frequently seen at fairs and exhibitions. Clydesdales also frequently serve as drum horses in parades. Each horse carries two drums that weigh more than 120 pounds apiece, along with an officer who rides. Clydesdales selected for this purpose must be at least 17 hands high (68 inches). With their calmness, agility, and strength, they make excellent trail horses. Those same traits also make them valuable therapy horses.
Budweiser Clydesdales visit Northern California for Fourth of July
By Daily Democrat
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales is scheduled to make several appearances in areas like the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Fairfield, Travis Airforce Base, and Woodland from June 30 to July 4, including the Rancho Cordova and Fairfield Independence Day weekend parades.
The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed to a red beer wagon, making the following public visits:
June 30: 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. in historic downtown Woodland on Main Street.
July 3: 10 a.m. — noon at the Rancho Cordova 3rd of July Parade.
July 4: 10 a.m. — noon at the City of Fairfield 4th of July Parade.
Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch must be at least 4 years old, stand approximately 18 hands – or six feet – at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2,000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white legs, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important as hitch horses meet millions of people each year.
A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.
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