draft horses
Heavy farm equines
Draft horses are large, muscular breeds developed for heavy pulling work—plowing fields, hauling timber, drawing wagons.
Clydesdales, Percherons, and Belgians are familiar examples.
They're distinguished from lighter riding horses by their massive build, calm temperament, and powerful hindquarters.
Though largely replaced by machinery, they remain valued for sustainable farming and ceremonial use.
- pullingForce toward oneself
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
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- PercheronFrench heavy horse breed
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