Schleich Clydesdale gelding

12.3 x 6.5 x 12.2cm

Clydesdales are the second largest horses in the world, after the Shire Horse. When they are fully grown, their height is 160–180 cm. They are native to Scotland.

When fully grown they weigh over 1,000 kg – as much as a small car. They are so strong that they can pull objects that are much heavier than themselves. 

Clydesdales are intelligent, brave and – despite their size – extremely gentle.

Many Clydesdales can be easily identified from their white legs with long hair known as “feathering”. These horses often have a brown coat, but they can also be black, sorrel or roan. Clydesdales are often used as draught horses. For instance, they may haul tree trunks through terrain that is too difficult for tractors to traverse. They are easy to train and keen learners and they’re also excellent horses for riding.