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	Draft horse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A draft horse, draught horse, or harness horse is a large, strong horse bred for heavy work rather than speed.
		Draft horses are commonly used for ploughing and farm labour in pre-industrial societies.
		A number of horse breeds are used as draft horses with the variation being largely geographic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Draft_horse (221 words)

	Draft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Draft or The Draft, synonymous for conscription especially conscription in the United States.
		Draft (sailing), the degree of curvature in a horizontal cross-section in sailing
		Draft horse (or draught horse), a large, strong horse bred for heavy work rather than speed
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Draft (254 words)

	Belgian Horse Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		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.
		With the dramatic upturn in draft horse fortunes in the mid-30's, the importation of horses from Belgium again assumed major proportions for a few years.
		The decline of interest in draft horse breeding was precipitous and obituary notices were a dime a dozen.
	www.imh.org /imh/bw/bel.html (1471 words)

	Belgian Draft Horse History
		The result was a rapid improvement into a fixed breed type as the draft horses of Belgium came to be regarded as both a national heritage and, quite literally, a treasure.
		The movement of horses out of Belgium for breeding purposes was tremendous in scope and financially rewarding for her breeders decade after decade.
		Thus the percentage of draft horses that were Belgians grew dramatically during this period.
	www.belgiancorp.com /files/history1.html (1716 words)

	Northstar Draft Horse Association Inc.
		NSDHA is a club of 50+ members/families strong dedicated to the use of draft horses and education of the public.
		We have a farming field day in the fall open to the public to watch the horses in action plowing, discing, cutting hay, raking along with the use of antique farm machinery for thrashing and baling hay.
		Horses are used to skid logs through an obstacle course, simulating pulling a tree through the woods, and load them onto waiting sleighs to be brought down to the river where they would have been floated down to the mills.
	nsdha55705.tripod.com (304 words)

	DRAFT HORSE ADVICE
		Draft horses have been bred for enormous stamina in order to work at a steady pace all day.
		Drafts by and large are some of the best-minded horses I have ever had the pleasure of being around.
		Draft horses, especially the “hitch-type” horses, can be hotter in temperament than most people want to deal with after you get him home.
	www.sportshires.com /resources.htm (2297 words)

	draft horse
		Draft horses originated in central Europe, where their domestication preceded the Roman invasion.
		Shire horse - Shire horse, a breed of draft horse native to central England.
		Belgian horse - Belgian horse, one of the largest breeds of draft horses of pure European descent.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/sci/A0816048.html (151 words)

	National Western Stock Show: Horse Show - Coors Draft Horse Show
		The Draft Horse competition is held in the Events Center with many of the classes featured as part of four ticketed performances over the final weekend.
		This early war horse, known as either the "Great Horse" or the "Flemish Horse," is the forebear of all our breeds of modern draft horses.
		The result was a rapid improvement as the draft horses of Belgium came to be regarded as both a national heritage and treasure.
	www.nationalwestern.com /nwss/horse/draft.asp (1566 words)

	Draft Horse Gifts, Decals & Apparel
		Draft breeds common in the United States are the Belgian, the Clydesdale, the Percheron, and the Shire - also the most common draft horse in England.
		Demand for draft animals was spurred on by the growing transportation, construction and agricultural needs of the nation.
		It appeared to many that the draft horse was destined for the museum, a relic of days gone by.
	www.nickerstickers.com /horse/draft.htm (799 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - American Cream Draft Horse
		In November 1948 the National Stallion Enrollment Board recommended the American Cream Horse Association of America for recognition on February 15, 1950, they were recognized as standard by the Iowa Department of Agriculture, giving them all the privileges granted to older established breeds in the state.
		As tractors replaced horses in the fields, many draft horses met their deaths at the canneries.
		Thirty-four members own ninety registered American Cream draft horses and 28 Associate members are interested in and help to fund the work of the Organization by yearly dues.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/americancreamdraft (1048 words)

	Breed Profile: Belgian Draft Horse
		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.
		In addition, the riding of draft horses is becoming increasingly popular, in a variety of disciplines from western to jumpin.
	www.equisearch.com /breeds/belgianprofile (480 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Dutch Draft Horse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The purpose of draft breeding in Holland is to produce a large, massive horse, strong and solidly built.
		Closely resembling the Belgian Heavy Draft, the Dutch Draft was developed from the Zeeland horse with crosses to the Belgian and Belgian Ardennes.
		The most valuable characteristic of this draft horse is its exceptionally quiet disposition and the unhurriedness of its movements.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/dutchdraft (386 words)

	Draft Horse, Saddle Horse Training at Bowers Farm
		After realizing that we were going to take him up on his offer of free horses, we got the idea that this might be an ideal project to film from start to finish on all four horses.
		There should be plenty of “real life” horse training sessions to film and teach with as these horses progress from their current “low value” status toward being very highly valuable horses.
		The idea is to drag the subject horse backwards with the traces until the horse resisits the trace pressure and leans forward, into the trace pressure.
	www.bowersfarm.com /news.html (1935 words)

	Draft Horse Information InfoHorse.com Horse Directory
		Draft Horses are still used today by many small farmer and we loove to see them pulling the Beer Wagon in parades.
		Draft horses are larger and sturdier than horses used for riding or racing.
		While Draft Horses are still used on the farm, many Draft breeds have found their way into the Dressage arena, or as breeding stock in conjunction with lighter breeds.
	www.infohorse.com /html/draft_.asp (163 words)

	Draft Horse Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The modern draft horse is making a strong comeback as a pleasure animal.
		There are many breeds of draft horses, the most popular of which include the Shire, Percheron, Belgian, Clydesdale, and Suffolk.
		The Belgian is one of the largest of horses, reaching a shoulder height of 68 inches or more and weighs as much as 2500 pounds.
	www.northidahofair.com /draft_horse_show.htm (383 words)

	The American Cream Draft Horse
		The American Cream Draft Horse is the ONLY native breed of Draft to originate right here in the United States.
		The originating horse was a mare purchased at auction by an Iowa farmer.
		Being a medium draft horse with a gentle temperament, flash of gait and willing style, they made the perfect small farm or carriage horse for today's family.
	www.netpets.com /horses/horsclub/horsreg/descriptions/creamdraft.html (469 words)

	Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In a 1997 summer survey Equuis representatives catalogued that Draft and Draft Cross Breeds were the second highest (out of 16) breed of horse to be slaughtered.
		This means that when a Draft horse comes to an age where the owner is tired of the horse, of the uptake, or maybe is part of a team and one of the team members has died, off to auction they go.
		So here we are, and thus the starting of a rescue/sanctuary for the retired, abused, neglected mature Draft horse breeds that would otherwise go unnoticed to the hands of killer buyers for the consumption of by-products and other materials.
	www.draftrescue.com (315 words)

	American Cream Draft Horse Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The American Cream draft horse may be classified as a medium draft type.
		With their type and action, they make good show horses and also are of a size that fits into the average person’s plans.
		A characteristic of these horses, which makes a lasting impression on those who have handled them, is their good disposition.
	www.imh.org /imh/bw/cream.html (1403 words)

	Draft
		Learn about the different breeds of draft horses, their history, training them to drive, harnessing, how the horses were used to develop this country and how they are used today.
		Draft Horses an Owner's Manual This new book covers the aspects of caring for draft horses, basics and monitoring their health, describing things that can go wrong and what to do.
		Draft Horses Today Robert Mischka The best book for contemporary information in full color showing the used of draft horses and mules in North America.
	www.wildhorsebooks.com /Draft.htm (1172 words)

	The Draft Horse Web Ring
		Well, the Draft Horse WebRing is composed of websites which cater specifically to the big work horses and any other equines engaged in draft activities; offering information about them or offering something of value to the equine community.
		We are a Percheron Draft Horse Breeding farm.
		The Pinto Draft Registry, Inc. was founded in 2002 as a COLOR registry to support and promote the Pinto Draft Horse and Pinto 1/2 Draft/Sport Horses and their offsprings.
	n.webring.com /hub?ring=draftring (2655 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)

	Welcome to the Draft Horse Resource! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Dr. Beth is a research veterinarian studying muscle disorders in the draft horse.
		The Manitoba Horse Finder was organized in October 2003 to help with PMU herd dispersals following cutbacks in PMU collection contracts by the companies involved.
		Visitors to the Draft Resource Chat board wanted to know how to help, or to provide a home for the hundreds of horses produced annually by PMU ranches.
	www.draftresource.com (377 words)

	Draft Horse and Driving Horse Training Videos and Books by Bowers Farm
		The Workng Horse Trust is a great organization, working to promote the real use of horses in their country and around the world.
		Steve Bowers has been training horses for the public for the past thirty four years, and is now offering training of the draft and driving horse owner, through lessons, clinics, books and videos.
		Bowers Farm has run one of the longest- running original draft and driving horse workshops in the country that it has been doing around the region since 1980.
	www.bowersfarm.com (582 words)

	Kansas Draft Horse & Mule Home Page
		The stated purposes of the Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Association are:
		To promote and stimulate interest, encourage ownership and participation, advance, show and advertise all breeds of draft horses and mules and the varied uses to which they are adapted in the present day.
		To work for the inclusion of draft horse and mule feature events at various fairs, horse shows, and expositions, such as pulling contests, driving exhibitions, halter classes, etc.
	members.cox.net /kdhma (309 words)

	Rural Heritage - What Is a Draft Horse? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The word "draft" represents not a specific kind of animal, but (according to Webster's Unabridged Dictionary) any animal used for pulling heavy loads.
		For some reason, Americans have come to use the word "draft" in reference to heavy horses, but a horse of any size may be trained to pull a load.
		About 95 percent of all heavy horses in America are either Belgian (originating in Belgium) or Percheron (originally from France).
	www.ruralheritage.com /horse_paddock/horse_whatis.htm (194 words)

	Breed Profile: American Cream Draft Horse
		The American Cream Draft is a relatively new breed, compared to other draft breeds, and has the distinction of being the only draft breed to have originated in the United States.
		The American Cream Draft Horse was recommended for recognition by the National Stallion Enrollment Board in 1948.
		Uses Nowadays, the American Cream Draft is used in harness and under saddle and although it is a rare breed, it is always popular with spectators at shows.
	www.equisearch.com /breeds/eq_creamdr975 (471 words)

	NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
		The Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California is home of the Nevada County Fair, Draft Horse Classic, and the Country Christmas Faire.
		The NEVADA COUNTY FAIR is also known by the "GOLD PATH," the marigold-lined walkway through the center of the fairgrounds and by "TREAT STREET," which is famous for delicious food made right on the premises by volunteers of clubs and organizations from the local area.
		The DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC is recognized as the premier draft horse show in the western United States.
	www.nevadacountyfair.com (168 words)

	Green Mountain Draft Horse Association of Vermont
		Draft Horse Auction will be Saturday May 6,2006...see Auction Page for more details.....
		Vermont was formed to establish friendly communication and to encourage the exchange of ideas for the purpose of assisting its members in the areas of breeding, exhibiting, buying, selling and promoting the varied uses of draft horses, and also including mules, ponies and oxen.
		Diana's house was spared, but before it was over, her horse barn had three feet of rocks in it.
	www.greenmountaindraft.org (518 words)

	Draft Horse links
		The Belgian is often described as the 'docile' draft horse.
		These draft horses with pinto spotting descend from any of the draft breeds, crosses with any of the spotted light or draft breeds.
		This small horse from the Hafling region of Austria was raised to be useful in the small work areas, and thrifty in winter.
	home.earthlink.net /~brad9033/Draft_hotlinks.html (686 words)

	All American Cream Draft Horse Links. American Cream Draft Horses for Sale, American Cream Draft Stud Service, American ...
		Denali Draft Horses - Home of the American Cream Draft Horse -We are here to provide information on the American Cream Draft Horse, ACDH Association, draft horses in general, and Denali Draft Horse Ranch.
		Miller's Cream Draft Horses -We are owners/breeders of the American Cream Draft horse.
		Draft Horse and Equine Rescue -Merry Meade Sanctuary, Inc. is a fully recognized 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization, deeply involved in rescuing abused, neglected, starved, and bound for slaughter rare Shire and Clydesdale horses, Draft horses, Thoroughbred mares, other equines and many other animals in desperate need of help.
	buyhorses.com /Links/AmericanCreamDraft.htm (2428 words)

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