Spotted Draft for sale

This pure American breed of horses has been around for 100 years or so. It first appeared in Central Iowa from where it spread to other areas of America. It is also seriously debated whether it could put into a particular class of breed or not. The main reason is that a Spotted Draft Horse may be associated with any draft breed for its similarity. Yet it is designated as a breed often associated with percheron with the colorization of a pinto, either overo or tobiano along with a base color like black, bay, brown or white. It again, may or may not have feathers on its legs. Hence, it looks a hard to define breed yet has now been classified as a distinctive breed of horses. The North American Spotted Draft Horse Association is the registry having the list of all horses coming under this category.

The Spotted Draft Horse has an average weight of 1200 to 2000 pounds. Its height is usually 16 to 17 hands. The temperament of this horse is excellent and is generally seen to be willing, docile and quiet such that it can be readily handled by young and inexperienced folks. The horse is generally very showy and is mainly used for logging of timber, plowing and other farm work and also ranch works. It is especially good for those works as an extra hand for other breeds and never shows any signs of aggressive behaviors characteristic of other breed of horses. But most of all it is nowadays kept for show purpose and events for entertainment and pleasure. They are picture perfect in a parade or processions with drum beats around them to lead in style and full glory. The Spotted Draft Horse has a wide distribution in the American continent and not an endangered breed in spite of their non involvement in sports activities.