1K reactions · 33 shares | That horse coming in to feed on the hay is Apollo, a Percheron horse. The breed is one of largest in the world and typically weigh in between 2000 to 2500 pounds. They are often bred to be working horses that can pull thousands of pounds of weight. We have two Percherons on the property that Antoine seems to find it necessary to guard. As if the Percherons and the whole herd can’t take care of themselves.  #percheron | Antoinestale | Facebook

2022 National Percheron Show Best of Breed #2022nps | Percheron Horse Association of America

The Percheron is a celebrated French draft horse breed that originated in the Perche region of Normandy. Renowned for its size, strength, and elegance, the Percheron was originally bred for war, carrying knights into battle, before evolving into a versatile draft horse used in agriculture, carriage driving, and heavy transport. Today, it is admired for its power combined with a lively, willing temperament. Percherons are large, typically standing between 16 and 18 hands (163–183 cm), with some i

295K views · 6.2K reactions | These gray Percheron draft horses were my favorite horses at the horse auction this week up in Mt Hope Ohio. I just happened to see them outside the Dean Beachy Arena. Years ago, I thought all Percherons were black. Most are but, they can also be white or gray. JD | AmishLeben | Facebook

60K views · 1.3K reactions | Some old Clyde’s teaching a young Percheron gelding how to plow! Well done Twylla Newton and nice straight lines.  | 24-2 Draft Horses | Facebook