Clydesdale Horses
Clydesdale
horses
are
huge,
powerful
animals.
They
are
also
beautiful
and
noble.
It
is
no
wonder
these
famous
horses
are
known
as
gentle
giants.
Clydesdales
have
huge
bodies.
They
have
a
long
neck
and
a
large
head.
Most
Clydesdales
are
brown
or
black.
Their
legs
are
covered
in
long
white
hair.
This
white
hair
is
called
feather.
Clydesdales
need
a
clean
stable
and
plenty
of
fresh
air.
Grooming
keeps
them
healthy.
Brushing
keeps
their
coat
clean
and
shiny.
A
Clydesdale’s
feather
needs
to
be
washed
and
combed.
Clydesdales
are
gentle
horses,
but
they
are
very
strong.
They
can
be
trained
for
many
uses.
These
include
pulling
carts
and
riding.
Clydesdales
come
from
Scotland.
They
got
their
name
from
the
River
Clyde.
Clydesdales
were
developed
for
farming.
They
came
to
the
United
States
in
1842.
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Clydesdale Horse Classification: Mammal
Average Life Span: 20 years
Origin: Scotland
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Average Weight A Clydesdale horse is heavier than a soda vending machine. -
Average Height A Clydesdale horse is shorter than a sofa is wide.
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