Scotland's only native heavy horse, the Clydesdale has been exported all over the world. He is recognised as having influenced heavy horse use across the globe. For Love of the Clydesdale Horse is a photographic celebration of all that makes this breed unique. This gentle ambassador with his huge feet, kind nature and willingness to work with and for the human race, turns heads wherever he goes. He is loved by those who see him and his good looks, kind eye and ease around people make even the smallest child want to hug him, despite his great size. For Love of the Clydesdale Horse includes 125 full colour photographs showing the Clydesdale at work, rest, ridden and in the public eye. This book will be of interest to the dedicated Clydesdale follower, breeder and enthusiast as well as to equestrian and general readers.

Discusses the proper care and feeding, equipment, and the training of the Clydesdales at the Anheuser-Busch breeding facility.

Traces the history of the Clydesdale horse and depicts the training of Clydesdales at the Anheuser-Busch breeding facility

The Clydesdale has its origin in the working horses of Lanarkshire in the early 19th century, and over the last 200 years have been exportedfrom Scotland all over the world. Having survived near extinction at the hands of mechanisation in the middle of the 20th century, today theyare to be found in increasing numbers as team - and single - draught horses, working the land, or as popular riding horses, lending them awhole new image.In this book, Mary Bromilow puts this iconic Scottish breed into context in relation to its development, social history and popular culture bothin the UK and abroad. She also shows how the Clydesdale has made an extraordinary comeback supported by an international band ofpassionate enthusiasts who promote the breed tirelessly at local, national and international level.This is an expanded and fully revised edition of the book, first published by Argyll Publishing in 2011.

When people think of the sturdy Clydesdale, they often imagine a team of strong horses pulling a wagon or sleigh. These giants of the horse world are perfectly suited to work as draft horses, but their gentle, cooperative natures also make them good competitors in horse shows. Learn all about the breed that began in the dale of the Clyde River in Scotland.

This is the colorfully illustrated true story of a magnificent Clydesdale named Ramsey. It tells his journey, from a foal born in Scotland - where he won as a champion colt in the national horse show - to travels with his new owners to California and eventually to northern Idaho, where he lives today.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Clydesdale Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.