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	Belgian Draft Horse History
		The belgian is no "overnight success." Its popularity has been hard won over the last century on thousands of farms and ranches, in countless pulling contests and show rings, and on the streets of America with hitches such as the one the Adolf Coors Company uses to promote its products.
		Thus the percentage of draft horses that were Belgians grew dramatically during this period.
		Today's Belgian is a big, powerful fellow that retains the drafty middle, a deep, strong foot, a lot of bone, the heavy muscling and amiable disposition possessed by early Belgians.
	www.belgiancorp.com /files/history1.html (1716 words)

	Belgian horse - Belgian Horse
		The Belgian draft horse - or Brabant - is one of the oldest of the draft horse breeds.
		Belgian stallion with sorrel coat and flaxen mane and tail.-© Scott Smudsky.
		Belgian horse, one of the largest breeds of draft horses of pure European descent.
	zonebay.info /?q=belgian-horse (517 words)

	Belgian Draft Horse
		The Belgian draft horse was first bred to pull heavy battle chariots and to carry heavily armored knights.
		Later, when agriculture increased, Belgian draft horses were used to pull carts, wagons and plows and to haul timber and coal.
		The Belgian draft horse is the strongest and most gentle draft horse.
	www.eriezoo.org /belgian_draft_horse.htm (276 words)

	Belgian (horse) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Belgian horse, Belgian Heavy Horse, or Brabant is a horse breed comes from the West-Brabantian region of Belgium.
		The world's Largest Belgian Horse was named Brooklyn Supreme, who weighed 3,200 pounds, and stood at 19.2 hands.
		Radar is a gelding, born in 1998 in Iowa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belgian_(horse) (246 words)

	Belgian Draft Horse Corp. of America - Home Page
		The Belgian is no "overnight success." Its popularity has been hard won over the last century on thousands of farms and ranches, in countless pulling contests and show rings, and on the streets of America with hitches pulling the freight wagons that once fed the people.
		With the dramatic upturn in draft horse fortunes in the mid-30's, the importation of horses from Belgian again assumed major proportions for a few years.
		The Belgian Breed DVD depicts the history of the breed and its origin, the diversity of the breed and its majestic presence.
	www.belgiancorp.com (1419 words)

	Horse Breeds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Belgian is the descendant of the type of horse used by knights as war horses.
		The Belgian Draft Horse is descended from the war horse of the Middle Ages.
		Belgians, as the breed is known in America, differ slightly from its European ancestor the Brabant.
	cowboyfrank.net /fortvalley/breeds/Belgian.htm (274 words)

	Belgian Horse Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The last imported Belgian was purchased by E.F. Dygert, an Iowa importer, and landed in New York on January 15, 1940.
		horse with far more style, particular in the head and neck, with more slope to both shoulder and pastern, and the good clean, flat bone that goes hand in hand with such qualities.
		The fact that Belgians are by far the most numerous of all draft breeds in this country, plus the fact that they are much a one-color breed, makes it easier to mate a horse when needed and offers owners a much bigger market when they wish to sell.
	www.imh.org /imh/bw/bel.html (1471 words)

	Draft horse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A draft horse, draught horse or dray horse (from the Anglo-Saxon dragan meaning to draw or haul) is a large horse bred for hard, heavy tasks such as ploughing and farm labour.
		Draught horses are versatile breeds used today for a multitude of purposes but all share the traits of strength, stamina, health, longevity, patience and a docile temperament which made them indispensable to generations of pre-industrial farmers.
		The terms harness horse and light harness horse refer to horses of a lighter build, such as the traditional carriage horses, and are not generally used in the UK to denote "heavy" or draught horses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Draft_horse (465 words)

	Belgian Draft Horse \| Farm & Garden
		The Belgian draft horse - or Brabant - is one of the oldest of the draft horse breeds.
		The Belgian draft horse is quite possibly connected directly to the Forest horse, one of the four original types of horses.
		During the Middle Ages, the Belgian was known as the Flanders Horse for the area in Belgium in which the Belgian was primarily bred.
	www.farm-garden.com /drafthorses/belgian (808 words)

	National Western Stock Show: Horse Show - Coors Draft Horse Show
		The most direct descendent of the Great Horses is the Belgian, for it was his native land that gave birth to the type.
		The American Belgian is an offshoot of the Brabant horses, the big fellows bred in the lowlands of Belgium.
		Today's Belgian is a big, powerful horse that retains the drafty middle, a deep, strong foot, a lot of bone, heavy muscling and the amiable disposition that the best of the early Belgians had.
	www.nationalwestern.com /nwss/horse/draft.asp (1580 words)

	BELGIAN HORSE. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		one of the largest breeds of draft horses of pure European descent.
		It was not imported to the United States until the 1800s and it was slow to gain favor there because of its ungainly appearance.
		It is generally sorrel or chestnut in color, stands just under 17 hands (68 in./170 cm) and weighs over 2,000 pounds (900 kg).
	www.bartleby.com /aol/65/be/Belgianh.html (106 words)

	Belgian
		Therefore, the horse that was considered in many other European countries as the Ardennais, was not even from the distance a relative of the Ardennes origin, but he was actually a smaller version of the Belgic from “anywhere”.
		He was the most robust of the Belgian horses and already in the early middle Ages belonged to the strongest and most favorite horse of the armored knights.
		From the war and tournament horses became draft horses pulling carts or ships; which actually served to their preservation, because their breed lacking the demand was slowly disappearing during the centuries.
	horsecare.stablemade.com /_articles/belgian.htm (1208 words)

	Belgian horse - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Belgian horse one of the largest breeds of draft horses of pure European descent.
		Belgian horses are bred for tough pulls.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
		Three horses become one: Ben, an impetuous fl beauty, ruled his 80-acre world until two big, calm Belgian horses came to stay.(The Home Forum)
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-belgianh.html (310 words)

	Belgian Draft
		This little country is blessed with fertile soil and abundant rainfall, providing the thrifty farmers of Belgium with the excellent pastures and the hay and grain necessary to develop a heavy, powerful breed of horse.
		The result was a rapid improvement into a fixed breed type as the draft horses of Belgium become regarded as a national heritage and, quite figuratively, a treasure.
		In terms of importing seed stock and establishing new breeders it was none too soon, for the onset of World War I in 1914 brought all importation's to a halt.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/horses/Belgian_Draft.htm (1004 words)

	Breed Profile: Belgian Draft Horse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		During the Middle Ages it was known as the Flanders Horse (after the region of Europe in which it originated) and had great influence on the development of other draft horse breeds, such as the Suffolk Punch, the Clydesdale and the Shire.
		Throughout the centuries, Belgian breeders resisted pressure to produce lighter cavalry horses and concentrated on breeding the Brabant, or Belgian Heavy Draft, which was well-suited to the climate and rich, heavy soil of the region.
		The Belgian Draft more normally seen in the United States is not as "massive" as the Brabant, but still retains the proportions of the Brabant.
	www.equisearch.com /breeds/belgianprofile/index.html (468 words)

	CentralPets.com - Belgian Page (Printer Friendly Version)
		A breed of great historical importance, the Belgian is a large, powerful draft horse - it may even be the largest of all the draft horses.
		A handsome, powerful looking horse, the Belgian stands anywhere from 15.5 to 17 hands high and can weigh anywhere from 1,760 pounds to a ton, and it should be noted that this horse is quite muscular.
		It should be noted that the Belgian was not a very popular draft horse in the United States, until the turn of the century.
	centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=229 (608 words)

	The Draft Horse in Amercia:Power for an Emerging Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		As the Belgian and Percheron came to dominate the midwest draft horse market, the center of Shire breeding moved to the West.
		This, combined with the fact that the Belgian was an "easy keeper," (because of the lack of feathering or long hair on their lower legs) and the preference for their predominant chestnut coloring, resulted in the Belgian surpassing the Percheron as the most numerous of American draft horses in 1937.
		In addition to their limited resurgence in agriculture, today's Belgian can be found in show rings throughout the country in halter, confirmation and hitch classes, and have also had great success in pulling competitions.
	www.imh.org /imh/draft/dr3.html (1028 words)

	JEBinformation
		If the horse is less than 1 year old it is recommended that you pull tail hairs and if greater than 1 year old that you pull mane hairs.
		The Canadian Belgian Horse Association is ready to initiate testing and for the first 6 months the test will be at a reduced rate of $120.00 per animal.
		Send the horses registration certificate and the required fee into the Canadian Belgian Horse Association office and a bar code and instructions will be sent to you.
	www.canadianbelgianhorse.com /JEBinformation.html (1319 words)

	Horses Available for Adoption - H.O.R.S.E
		Caramel (left): a 14 year-old 15’2 PMU Belgian/Quarter horse cross mare rescued from a PMU farm.
		The person who adopts Lady will be getting a tremendous, loving horse who deserves the assurance that when she ultimately goes blind, her adopters will keep her and love her for the remainder of her life as a companion horse.
		A 12-year-old 15'3 hand (white with grey mane) registered Quarter horse mare, Misty was seized by the State in an extreme starvation and cruelty case.
	www.horseofct.org /adoption2.html (1195 words)

	Beer Talk: RIVER HORSE'S Belgian Tripel Horse
		Brave to use "horse" in the brewery name, and even braver to produce an American version of a Belgian Tripel strong ale.
		But it's a beauty (a fine filly), from its entrancing burnished gold color, through the intensely spicy aroma (with hints of citrus and freshly-cut wood) to a palate that is spicy, tangy and fruity.
		The nose is definitely Belgian, however, as is the palate.
	www.allaboutbeer2.com /beertalk/reviews.cgi?action=beer&id=1002 (256 words)

	Remlap d'Or Belgians - Belgians Horses - Breeding Quality for the Future
		A Belgian brings you a great family adventure, a thrill of the competition and the art of presentation.
		Driving a two horse team as a cold brisk air hits your face and the sounds of laughter and songs accompany your family on their traditional Christmas sleigh ride.
		Witness with amazement the birth of a newborn foals and be astonished how quickly they learn to maneuver those long legs and begin their journey of life.
	remlapdorbelgians.com /index.html (400 words)

	Oak Haven Belgians
		Oak Haven Belgians was established in 1992 by Dr. Michael and Kimberlee Stone.
		I enjoy actively promoting the Belgian horse as we travel the show circuit and my involvement as a national director of the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of the United States.
		For Rod, it provides a great environment to work his magic in exposing the athletic abilities of the Belgian mares that find their way to Oak Haven and getting them to work as a team, unicorn, four, six and eight.
	www.oakhavenbelgians.com /aboutus.html (334 words)

	BlackLeg Acres (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		There is the Flemish horse of western Flanders, a region renowned for its heavy horses since the Middle Ages when they were first imported to England and Scotland to improve the local stock.
		If any breed of heavy horse can truly be said to have legs like tree trunks, it is surely the Belgian Heavy Draught, which is also known as the Brabancon or the Brabant.
		American breeders continue striving for a taller horse with more action, a horse that could be used in commercial hitches as well as in agriculture--the result was a splendid horse of slimmer lines and plenty of power.
	members.tripod.com /BlackLegAcres (604 words)

	Belgian horse — FactMonster.com
		Belgian horse, one of the largest breeds of
		Shire horse - Shire horse, a breed of draft horse native to central England.
		It is equal in weight to the Belgian...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/sci/A0806839.html (149 words)

	Belgian Draft Horse
		Belgian draft horse pictures can be found on most working horse photo sites.
		The usual color for this breed is chestnut or roan, with white mane and chest.
		The life photos of most families can be arranged in a scrapbook with diary entries of stories.
	www.gotpetsonline.com /belgian-draft-horse/belgian-draft-horse.html (180 words)

	Twister - Belgian Horse - July 24, 2004
		Belgians are draft horses, and love to pull.
		I decided to take a picture of him at the end of the horse pull, and as usual, said "Smile!" before I took the picture.
		When Twister's home, he's either playing in the pasture with the other horses, or chumming with his buddy and owner Vance.
	www.petoftheday.com /archive/2004/July/24.html (160 words)

	Belgian Horse
		It was during the draft horse decline in the 20's that the Belgian
		The last imported Belgian was purchased by E. that a number of things conspired to nearly end draft horse breeding of any kind.
		It was during this draft horse decline in the 20's that the Belgian moved into
	www.horse101.com /topics/Breeds/belgian_html (688 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Belgian Horse
		Belgium lies in the very center of that area of western Europe which gave rise to the large fl horses known as Flemish horses and were referred to as the "great horses" by medieval writers.
		In terms of importing seed stock and establishing new breeders, it was none too soon, for the onset of World War I in 1914 brought all importations to a complete halt.
		Thus the percentage of draft horses that were Belgian grew dramatically during this period.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/belgian (974 words)

	Horsetopia - Horses for Sale and Horse Classifieds
		Horse Links - browse through or join the directory.
		Horse ads: text ads free, 2 photos for $7.95.
		Your website is outstanding not only the quality but the easy viewing of the sale horses.
	horsetopia.com (123 words)

	Amazon.com: A Century of Belgian Horses in America: Books: Maurice Telleen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Detailed histories of the horses, their breeders and their exhibitors is included.
		He is also the founder of the Draft Horse Journal, a magazine published quarterly (anyone involved in the draft horse business should have it).
		I was in contact with someone who's father brought Belgian horses to Canada and The USA before WWI.
	www.amazon.com /Century-Belgian-Horses-America/dp/096290760X (905 words)

	Big Belgian \| oil painting of draft horses, Belgian horse
		The clank of harness and the thunder of hooves tingle the spine as bob-tailed draft horses parade by at the Georgetown Fall Fair!
		The teamster skillfully controls the hitch of draft horses from a perch on the brass trimmed oak wagon.
		Lovers of draft horses, the Tavareses can view from their dining windows their favourite Belgian horse as he grazes on the rolling pastures.
	mcdonaldart.com /prints/horses/bigBelgian.htm (234 words)

	All About The Belgian Horse
		The Belgian horse, Belgian Heavy Horse, or Brabant is a horse
		Belgian horses are one of the strongest of the heavy breeds.
		Belgian horses are able to pull tremendous amounts of weight-up
	petcaretips.net /belgian-horse.html (125 words)

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