Which Breed Of Horses Are Famous In Scotland?

           Clydesdale is the famous breed of horses in Scotland. It is a type of draft horse. As this type of horse are natives of a place named Clydesdale this breed is also named after this place. It is breed that has existed since more than 300 years. They are hard working farm horses by nature. It is extensively used for pulling carts; carrying loads etc. these horses are exported to other places for the same purposes.

           These horses are the mascots of the beer company of Anheuser-Busch's Budweiser brand. Today this breed is more common in United States than in Scotland. They are also found in exhibitions and parades. They are very graceful and versatile by nature. It is an amiable breed despite their considerable strength. They come in different colours in the shades of brown.

""THE HIGHLAND""
Highland ponies were used for traditional crofting as an all purpose pony. They are good in harness and under saddle and are still used on big Scottish estates for deer stalking, carrying up to 20 stones dead weight down steep mountain tracks in all weathers. More recently they were found to be ideal for pony trekking, carrying children and adults with equal ease. Hardy, long-lived and economical to keep, Highlands can live out all year, do best on extensive rough grazing rather than good grass, and require minimal extra feed in winter, though access to hay, straw and minerals is required in bad weather.

All these factors make the Highland a good all rounder. Some ponies are still used on smallholdings and crofts for carting, farmwork and forestry work, but most are family ponies, used for hacking, RC/PC activities, driving, hunting and much more. They are commonly to be found in riding schools and trekking centres, while their kind temperament also makes the Highland invaluable in RDA work. From 20 stone of dead stag on a mountain, it is no problem for a Highland to carry novice riders of all ages, sizes and abilities. Equally, Highlands are increasingly found in the competitive arena - in the in-hand and ridden show rings, private and marathon driving events, WHP classes, dressage competitions, long distance events, jumping - whatever they are asked to do. This is not to say a Highland will do Grand Prix dressage or international show jumping, but a Highland can have a go at most things and will do his or her owner proud!

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