The draft horses

They are strong and light but always with a quiet strength and a soft light. They accompanied the man in the most various and gradually they were pushed abandoned by the mechanization of agricultural work and transport. Some breeds like the trait Poitevin, have almost disappeared.

Fortunately for lovers of these beautiful animals have been chosen to help them regain their place among the family of man by finding new outlets as the coupling of recreation, competition and coupling of agro-tourism.

And now comes the rediscovery of the draft horse. Farmers who work the land with the respect due attellent horses for farm work and from time to time municipalities use for various functions.

The draft horse is particularly effective in clearing in the forest where it preserves the biodiversity.

In the United States each year takes place in Pennsylvania, a day devoted to the draft where the horse has a high place among the donkeys, mules, oxen etc ...