They are used to steer a horse, but some think placing a hunk of metal in their mouths and tugging on it is cruel. A few riders have found another way. By Sarah Maslin Nir As Brendan Wise gallops his ...

The Belgian draft horse is a gentle giant owned by many farmers and equestrians. This powerful workhorse originates from Belgium, but Americans played an essential role in the breed’s development.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — “The draft horses are kind of the gentle giants, and they love the attention,” says Rodger Thoms. He’s one of the draft horse owners who brought some to the Farm Show. During ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — One of the State Fair's newest attractions is a twist on one of the oldest. Draft horses, the giant, nearly one-ton animals known for their solid strength — not speed — will ...

Horse brasses are traditional decorations on draft horse harnesses, hanging from the top of the headstall, against the horse’s forehead. These shiny brass pieces depicting various objects or symbols ...

The 20th Big Sky Draft Horse Expo – called the largest and longest-running draft horse show in Montana – will be held at the fairgrounds in Deer Lodge on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20. Performances ...