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
Meet the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse
Shire Horse Bay stallion galloping in green pasture
Meet the Magnificent Shire Horse
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
All About the Gaited Missouri Fox Trotter Horse
Tennessee Walking Horse cantering in a pasture
Tennessee Walking Horse: Breed Profile
Racing on the beach 2
Meet the Strong and Athletic Irish Sport Horse
Cleveland Bay and woman standing in a pasture
Cleveland Bay: Breed Profile
A light gray appendix horse standing behind a white fence in the snow.
All About The American Appendix Horse
Two Percheron horses in a pasture
Meet the Mighty Percheron Horse
Clydesdale Horses Grazing
Meet the Mighty Clydesdale Horse Breed
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