Popular Heavy Horse Breeds to Know

Heavy horse breeds might be intimidating in size, but their docile demeanors will draw you in. Learn all about these strong creatures and their needs.

A horse wearing a saddle
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse: Breed Profile
Shire Horse Bay stallion galloping in green pasture
Shire Horse: Breed Profile
Galloping herd of mustangs
Mustang Horse: Breed Profile
Rocky Mountain Horse in a pasture during winter
Rocky Mountain Horse: Breed Profile
Missouri Fox Trotter horse
Missouri Fox Trotter Horse
Tennessee Walking Horse cantering in a pasture
Tennessee Walking Horse: Breed Profile
Racing on the beach 2
Irish Sport Horse: Breed Profile
Cleveland Bay and woman standing in a pasture
Cleveland Bay: Horse Breed Profile
A light gray appendix horse standing behind a white fence in the snow.
American Appendix Horse: Breed Profile
Two Percheron horses in a pasture
Percheron Horse: Breed Profile
Clydesdale Horses Grazing
Clydesdale Horse: Breed Profile
Ardennes horse grazing in a field
Ardennes Horse: Breed Profile
Westphalian mare and foal in a pasture.
Westphalian Horse: Breed Profile
Parade for the Queen featuring Drum Horses in the UK
Drum Horse: Breed Profile