Gentle Giants | Award-Winning Film | Meet Amazing Draft Horses!

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  @DiscoverTheHorse · 3 years ago · pinned

  🐴 What is your favorite thing about Draft Horses?

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  @moccasinlanding · 3 years ago

  As a toddler born in the late 1930s on a small farm, my daddy plowed with a Belgian named "Shorty". He had a blonde mane and leg feathers and a reddish body. Shorty was my very first playmate, the only one for a long time. I'd play with my toys beneath his feet. He was always particular where he put his feet, and my parents were confident in him, and I was not aware of any kind of hazard. I do recall the day I got curious about the thing near his back legs underneath his belly, and poked it with a piece of stove wood. He did not move his feet, but turned his head and pushed me over. I cried out to mother "Shorty pushed me!"  From that early age, my love for horses was set for life. I am now almost 86, and love the memory of riding on Shorty's back while my daddy plowed the fields. He was a gentle giant, always careful where he put his feet.

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  @Elysekeeuh · 3 years ago

  as a belgian living at the coast i see the shrimpers a lot. a few years ago we heard a sad story (one you might have heard during your talk with the fishermen) of a fisherman who was on his way back to the stables and he unfortunately died on the way. his horse brought him back to the stables waiting for others to notice his owner had passed. at the funeral. the horse pulled the carage with the coffin one last time.

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  @populargsquad9449 · 1 year ago

  The first Draft horse I rode was a gorgeous stallion we called Beau.  It was love at first site. One day while cleaning out his stall I caught glimpse of an incredible thing. There, standing in the paddock, was handsome, enormous Beau with his nose almost to the ground. What was he doing? He was nose-to-nose with a kitten no bigger than my hand. I’ve never forgotten that touching, gentle scene and it’s been over 40 years.

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  @lauraburroughs226 · 7 days ago

  I’ve only rode a horse once; a city girl. But I have always loved and admired horses. Bless these folks in the care and respect they give these magnificent creatures.

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  @lisahughes1681 · 3 years ago

  I love draft horses, they are gentle giants, so calm and very affectionate.  I was very lucky to have the opportunity to ride a clydesdale along a large beach in Australia, south of Coffs Harbour.  We then rode into town and had lunch at a pub.  The horses were tied up outside the pub.  Then we rode back again along the beach.  The horse took it all in his stride, he wasn't spooked by anything.  His name was Clyde.  I'll never forget it, one of the best experiences of my life. 🐎🥰

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  @clawrence6190 · 2 years ago (edited)

  I am so fortunate to be the carer of a beautiful 18 month old Clydesdale boy.  I'm not going to say "own" as I don't believe you can own another soul.  These are such incredibly beautiful, loving, gentle horses, full of wisdom and courage.

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  @pookadog9792 · 1 year ago

  It is so sad that these and other draft horse breeds are on the decline. For all the things that horses have done for us ,it is a shame. People like these are amazing  keeping these beautiful breeds for the next generation/s .

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  @virginiaholcomb9033 · 3 years ago

  I am a team driver and I am full of gratitude that you would give time to educate others and teach them to appreciate these breeds. I've worked  with many teams, but one thing they have in common is that I call them my big babies. Truly Gentle Giants.

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  @christinehoffmann8512 · 3 years ago

  Tears in my eyes..The Coldcroft Farm in England is exactly how I imagine paradise. Such a peaceful and respectful place. Thanks for the video.

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  @donaldmatthies6026 · 3 years ago

  As a combat wounded veteran, i cannot articulate what watching your video does to me, but when I'm having an off day, I watch this video and it helps unwind me. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

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  @julesmarwell8023 · 3 years ago

  Aust here. Thank you for sharing your LOVE  WITH  world.   Thank you again  and God bless.