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American Drum horse
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| History and Background | The drum horse is a heavy riding horse which has proven to be a versatile, athletic and agreeable mount. They are a relatively new breed to the US, but they have a long and rather distinguished history. Drum horses were originally used by the Queen of England for her ceremonial band. The animals had to be large and robust enough to carry large kettle drums during different types of pageantry. This meant that they were required to carry a great deal of weight through crowds of people and noise. The mounted drummers needed their hands free to play, so they controlled their animals via reins attached to their stirrups. The drum is an elegant heavy horse breed that utilizes the finest examples of the Shire, Clydesdale and Vanner breeds. In the US, drum horses are favored more as riding and competition horses – both mounted and driving. They make sturdy, athletic mounts with a level head. |
| Use Today | General riding horse, Agriculture work, Showhorse |
| Height | 16 hands and larger |
| Colour | All basic colours |
| Characteristics | Head is attractive and well-proportioned Eyes are expressive and kind Both convex and concave profiles accepted Neck is long and well muscled Mane is abundant Chest is deep and broad Barrel is well-rounded with long well-set ribs Legs straight and clean Hooves are large with open heels Feathering is required of the breed, it should begin above the fetlock joint and cover the hoof |
| Personality and Temperament | The American Drum horse has good character which makes them a willing and sensible partner. They are athletic in body and bold in spirit. |
