Australian Draught
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Intro
Developed over the years through crossbreeding of Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire and Suffolk Punch which were all brought to Australia in the colonial days. Belgian draft blood was also introduced later.
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Origins
The Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society was founded in 1979 to protect and document the breeds bloodlines.
There is very little information about this breed.
Features
Average height
Traditional Colors
All solid colors
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Use
Work horse
Riding horse
Agriculture work
Show horse
Video
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