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Breed of the week
The Belgian horse, Belgian Heavy Horse, or Brabant is a horse breed comes from the Brabant region of Belgium. The Brabant is one of the oldest of the draft horse breeds.
On average the Belgian will grow to be slightly over 1 ton or 2,000 pounds.
Almost everyone who interacts with Belgians comments on their kind nature. Belgians are gentle and docile. Do not be mislead by a Belgian's gentle demeanor. Belgian draft horses are very avid and willing workers.
Belgians are happier out working than they are being idle. What Belgian draft horses lack in elegance they make up for in their down to earth personality. Belgians are calm and easy to handle.
Belgians are known for being a jack of all trades. It isn't uncommon to see a Belgian pulling a carriage in a city or even at showing at a hunter jumper competition. These are just some of the many reasons we think the Belgian Draft horse is more than worth our BOTW stature.