The Suffolk Horse
The Suffolk horse is a heavy horse breed that originates from England, more specifically in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. The breed was developed by local farmers that needed horses that could plow through the clay soil. “Of all the draft breeds, the Suffolk is one of the oldest in existence with records dating back to 1880” (“Suffolk”).
The appearance of the Suffolk is distinct because of the roundness of the breed and the single color it portrays. The legs appear to be short because of the “draftiness” of the breed. Their “feet are round, of fair size, and wear extremely well, shod or unshod” (“Suffolk”). They have powerful and arching necks that are clean cut at the throat and have intelligent heads with active ears (“Suffolk”). Suffolk’s backs are short and strong with quarters that are long and smooth (“Suffolk”). “The average height of a Suffolk horse is 16.1 hands, but many stallions stand up to 17 hands and more” (“Suffolk”). The Suffolk breed has willingness to work and immense endurance. They have a great disposition and easy temperament (“Suffolk”).
The Suffolk is chestnut in color and range from a light golden to a dark liver with little to no white markings. “No other color is tolerated or is admissible to registry in the Stud Book” (“Suffolk”).
How does this horse compare to the other horses we've studied? Why do you think there are so few of these in Missouri?
The Suffolk horse is a heavy horse breed that originates from England, more specifically in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. The breed was developed by local farmers that needed horses that could plow through the clay soil. “Of all the draft breeds, the Suffolk is one of the oldest in existence with records dating back to 1880” (“Suffolk”).
The appearance of the Suffolk is distinct because of the roundness of the breed and the single color it portrays. The legs appear to be short because of the “draftiness” of the breed. Their “feet are round, of fair size, and wear extremely well, shod or unshod” (“Suffolk”). They have powerful and arching necks that are clean cut at the throat and have intelligent heads with active ears (“Suffolk”). Suffolk’s backs are short and strong with quarters that are long and smooth (“Suffolk”). “The average height of a Suffolk horse is 16.1 hands, but many stallions stand up to 17 hands and more” (“Suffolk”). The Suffolk breed has willingness to work and immense endurance. They have a great disposition and easy temperament (“Suffolk”).
The Suffolk is chestnut in color and range from a light golden to a dark liver with little to no white markings. “No other color is tolerated or is admissible to registry in the Stud Book” (“Suffolk”).
How does this horse compare to the other horses we've studied? Why do you think there are so few of these in Missouri?
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