Percheron Horse

Name of Breed: Percheron

Height: 15 - 19 hands

Colors: Typically gray or black, but can be chestnut, sorrel, bay, or roan as well.

Physical Characteristics: Large head, full face, big hip, level croup, wide and deep chest, and strong, emphasized muscles.  

Additional Info: From the Perche province in France, where it derives its name. 
Typically used as driving, sleighs, hayrides, forestry, farm work, and parades. The breed is built to be a work horse to pull heavy loads. They are sometimes ridden or compete in show jumping as well.

(*Please note, these are not my pictures)