David Heisler of Dunbarton is a big man. Tall, barrel-chested with a gentle manner, much like the behemoth draft horses he’s devoted to saving. Even with his stature, Heisler is dwarfed by Bud and Doc ...

The large horse breeds your grandparents raised are still the best for small farmsteads. Our illustrated guide will help you choose which breed is right for yours. Near extinction, this is America’s ...

The majestic American Cream draft horse is an endangered breed. Originally developed in Iowa, the American Cream is the only draft horse created in the United States. This horse is known for its ...

Have you ever encountered one of the biggest horse breeds? Many of these tall, broad equines are draft horses. Due to their history, which is mostly rooted in working the land, you don’t see as many ...

Have you ever encountered one of the biggest horse breeds? Many of these tall, broad equines are draft horses. Due to their history, which is mostly rooted in working the land, you don’t see as many ...

The plow cuts into the earth, turning soil that is the same deep brown hue as the giant horses pulling the antique farm machinery. "Haw," calls out Maddie Schill, and the team of Brabant draft horses, ...

UNION GAP, Wash. -- Before automated and tractor-drawn plows were all the rage, farmers typically prepped their fields for the growing season by using plows that were pulled by a team of horses. But ...

Learn about the British draft horse breed, its physical strength and the farm capabilities of the Suffolk punch horse bred for work on the farm. “Come up, gentlemen,” says Jason Rutledge. The two red ...

If you've been dreaming of getting a horse, there's a lot to consider before you pull that trigger—and we're not just talking about the cost of hay or what you should name your new steed. With more ...

The draft horses have taken over the horse complex at the State Fairgrounds. On Friday, the competition is for the individual breeds. Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians and more competing among ...