Draft Horse: here’s the scoop
threats
Suffolk draft horses declined in numbers after World War II and came close to global extinction in the 1950s. It was only through the efforts of a few breeders that the Suffolk survived. Today there are about 600 Suffolk horses in the United States and about 200 in England.
Species
Draft Horse
Scientific name
Equus caballus
Habitat
Farms
Diet
Herbivorous. Feeding primarily on grass and hay, but also fruits and vegetables
life expectancy
25 – 30 years
Did you know?
Of all the draft breeds, the Suffolk is one of the oldest in existence with records dating back to 1880. The Suffolk is unusual among draft breeds in that it was never selected for anything other than agricultural work.
Range
This heavy horse breed originated in Suffolk and Norfolk in eastern England before coming to the United States in 1880.
Conservation status
Critical according to The Livestock Conservancy
