Coldbloods are large horses with a gentle demeanor and personality. Descendants of the ancient European horses bred for farming, hauling and various other types of heavy work. Coldbloods were typically used for war as a result of their large stature, and their ability to carry large amounts of weight.
Because of their easy going demeanor and great weight, the coldbloods are not suitable for sports other than hauling or pulling competitions at farm shows.
The Draft Horse
Considered a coldblood, the Drafts tend to be larger than warm and hot bloods by a couple of hands and may weigh hundreds of pounds more than warm bloodeds.
Drafts have thicker coats and manes to enable them to endure rough weather more readily than sleeker horses. Their heads and eyes are large with massive legs and shoulders for pulling wagons. Horses that once drew wagons of kegged beer or produce through the streets were draft horses. Today, you’re most likely to encounter them at working historic farms, in the Amish towns of the Midwest, or at country farm shows.
Breeds considered Cold Bloods
- American Cream Draft
- Belgian Heavy Draft
- Black Forest Chestnut
- Clydesdale
- Friesian
- Haflinger
- Noriker
- Percheron
- Poitevin
- Shire
- Suffolk Punch
- Swedish Ardennes
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