Heritage Horses


sketched horse

Breed Facts

Status:
Graduated 2013

Use:
Draft

Notes:
Versatile breed

PERCHERON HORSE

Two equine breeds with French origins have made significant contributions to horse breeding in North America – the Canadian and the Percheron. Having been imported in the 1800s, the Percheron was once the most popular draft horse across the continent.

Percheron Horse

Percherons are a versatile breed that has gained popularity in several countries. Breeding and conservation of Percherons in North America and by the National Stable in France has improved their status, and the global population exceeded 32,000 as of 2013. We are grateful for the strong conservation efforts in the country of origin, and applaud the work of American breeders in promoting the breed.

Percheron horses graduated from The Livestock Conservancy’s priority list in 2013.


Did you know:
The Livestock Conservancy is America’s leading organization working to save over 150 heritage breeds from extinction. We rely on the support of our members, grants, and donations from the public to raise the $700,000 a year needed to maintain our conservation work with rare breeds of farm animals. Click here to learn how you can help.

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