![]() ![]() He stood 21.2 (86 inches, 218 cm) high, and his peak weight was estimated at 1,524 kilograms (3,360 lb). Draft breeds range from approximately 16 to 19 (64 to 76 inches 163 to 193 cm) high and from 1,400 to 2,000 lb (640 to 910 kg).Draft horses crossbred on light riding horses adds height and weight to the ensuing offspring, and may increase the power and 'scope' of the animal's movement.The largest horse in recorded history was probably a named (later Mammoth), who was born in 1846. Many have a straight profile or 'Roman nose' (a convex profile). ![]() Additionally, the draft breeds usually have heavy bone, and a good deal of feathering on their lower legs. They tend to have broad, short backs with powerful hindquarters, again best suited for the purpose of pulling. In general, they tend to have a more upright shoulder, producing more upright movement and that is well-suited for pulling. ![]()
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