Rare Suffolk Punch draft horses to demonstrate skills in Dublin

[@benbrown8258]

For the most part many of us are absolutely clueless at all the animals farm animals that are becoming extinct. As important the knowledge of working with them is also becoming extinct as people are so far removed from relationships in the natural world. I'm glad to see Jason is promoting the Suffolk.

[@ratherbwithhorses]

It is sad , and true. Losing our relationships with animals is a big agenda of the animal rights groups, the horses need people to keep them relevant in our lives, not relegated to absence.

[@yearzero974]

There is a 14 year old Suffolk Punch at riding in the Clouds stable in Moultonborough, NH. She has an interesting gait, she's quite lively. A beautiful horse.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

They're such a beautiful breed.

[@kat_8984]

I love the breed. They are so beautiful.

[@echotrash466]

The Suffolk Punch is in Red Dead 2. You always find them pulling carts. I'd like to hi to a real one someday, though, they're very pretty. I hope that more of them are getting bred. I don't want these horses to go extinct.

[@ratherbwithhorses]

I hope to have one sometime. The are just perfect.

[@BRUtahn]

Their numbers are going up, thankfully. Studs are doing their jobs

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

A family I follow on U-tube from upstate N.Y. have a Suffolk Punch stallion. Baron is 3 years old and is maturing so well under the tutelage of owner who has draft horse logging business.

[@arthurmorgan7770]

I have the exact same Brown horse in RDR2.

[@itstheteasis8100]

ahahaa morgan

[@thebeginningchq9689]

Aayy it's youuu

[@thechonkersking2647]

Hey man god to see you up and around! Heard you had a bit of a cough. Nice to see a fellow heavy horse enthusiast on here!

[@wholesome122]

Mine is named Tugboat

[@greetings.haveaniceday.7162]

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 BROUGHT ME HERE. WONDERFUL ANIMAL.

[@arthurmorgan7770]

Howdy

[@alexanderson8415]

Same lmao

[@Sophia-sl7pr]

Pior que é true ;-; não tá entendendo nada que estou escrevendo não é? I'm Brazilian 👌

[@lindanorris2455]

HANDOSME, STUBBY, AND GOLDEN!

[@ericlakota6512]

Every one sead they are best small horse work their heart out for you and friendly and kind all work horses are good horses

[@lindanorris2455]

LOOOOOOOOOOOVE THE SUFFOLK PUNCH!

[@gavinmurrell3415]

Not as tall as a Clydesdale or "Shire", they are better suited for pulling, or actually "Pushing" (Through the collar), ploughs, harrows etc, from the heavy clay soils of East Anglia; the low centre of gravity, as an advantage with the shorter legs. They have a clean fetlock and don't suffer from infections brewing under hairy/muddy hooves. They can "Tip-toe" through a furrow, and have the most delightful temperament, and as my now-gone Cousin Ed used to say, " They know when its time to stop"

[@patriciaalexander6415]

Shires are way bigger than Clydesdales who grow only to 16.hh Shires grow up to over 20 .hh and have much less white in their coloration., Clydesdales are much more upright as they have straighter shoulders Both are good strong workers I do love the beautiful Suffolk’s though, a much older breed and not much feathering!

[@Reaction-Goalkeeping]

No shires have been 20hh only Belgians

[@Frombie_01]

@@Reaction-Goalkeeping A Shire holds the record for both tallest and largest horse at 21.25 hands and weighing 3,360 lb (1,524 kg). Shires generally range between 17-19 hands. The current tallest horse is "Big Jake" a Belgian at 20.25 hands and weighing 2,600 lb (1,133 kg).

[@Reaction-Goalkeeping]

@@Frombie_01 ik

[@Reaction-Goalkeeping]

@@Frombie_01 I was saying as a Belgian

[@trampshostess5994]

We have a 19hh Clydesdale and a 17.2hh Clydesdale on full livery.. They grow bigger than 16hh

[@domainofthesun4400]

What a treasure

[@sannawald824]

Good man!

[@BRUtahn]

I intend to breed some Suffolk/Brabant crosses.

[@kponya]

I rode a Suffolk punch cross hes identical to this one

[@ted6450]

We have 2 Suffixes at our ranch. Extremely gentle

[@alb5489]

"2 Suffixes"???? What????

[@trampshostess5994]

Suffolks you mean?

[@wendymyers5814]

OMG!!! THOSE HORSES ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!! I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!! HOW DO I GET ONE AS A PET!!!!!????? EVEN THOUGH I'M NOT A HORSE RIDER I DON'T CARE!!!!!! I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[@virginiamoss7045]

Interesting to know. However, I must ask why, if these animals are so well trained, it is necessary to run a chain under the chin of the horse, even a stallion, just to lead him. It should not be at all necessary unless the training was done poorly.

[@echotrash466]

Ya I saw the chain, too. I don't think the chain is necessary. but the old man seems very nice, I don't think he'd hurt his prized horses on purpose.

[@echotrash466]

@@moodymarec2654 No, no, they're very predictable, lol. You just need to watch the ears and body language. If you want unpredictable, you'd go find yourself a pitbull, lol. Don't you dare blame the horse. They always have a reason for how they act. XD

[@k9_kadaver]

No matter how well trained they are, they're still horses. Horses are highly dangerous prey animals with prey instincts. It's likely just for security more than anything else.

[@k9_kadaver]

Added note, I can't seem to see any chain under the chin of the horse? Unless you're referring to the leadrope? Which, if so, is just a basic necessity for leading a horse. It's highly dangerous and negligent to lead them by the headcollar or have them loose and just following, leadropes are the appropriate tool.

[@ratherbwithhorses]

It sounds like you really don't work with horses very much. Just need some downer thing to say. These horses are stunning and healthy and work perfect. But you know more....

[@darthsol658]

Wait so why are they endangered? Is it because humans are killing them or what?

[@loretta591]

It’s not that they are being killed, they just aren’t bred that often anymore. Once agriculture became more mechanised, farmers had little use for them so breeding dwindled. But they are bloody gorgeous beasts!

[@darthsol658]

@@loretta591 oh poor animals

[@dshe8637]

Horse breeds are created artificially by selective breeding. People no longer use horses to pull heavy loads, thank goodness, so fewer of these are being bred. It is the breed that is endangered, not the horses.

[@darthsol658]

@@dshe8637 ok

[@neneawsome646]

i want one

[@thebeginningchq9689]

I know of this horse breed because of horse haven

[@redshorse]

Wise words pilgrim.

[@johncrosley1]

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[@lonelywolf258]

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2

[@shizukagozen777]

Their legs are so thin ! 😯

[@elenacaddell3639]

Suf Folk like Nor folk

[@yearzero974]

There is a 14 year old Suffolk Punch at riding in the Clouds stable in Moultonborough, NH. She has an interesting gait, she's quite lively. A beautiful horse.