Fjords are more of a coldblood breed and come in shades of red, dun, and grays (or grullo). Fjords do mostly “mountain work, agriculture, transport, riding and driving” (Horse Identifier 68), some Fjords can be used in the city for transportation from block to block mostly in Norway where they come from. They also are very good for therapeutic riding schools for those with disabilities. Fjords are a popular driving breed too.
Clydesdales are also a coldblood breed. According to Daphne Goodall, they “closely resembles the Shire … although it may be argued now that the Clydesdale is a little more leggy” (161). Clydesdales are also recognized as a beer logo too, the most popular one is for Budweiser. They are also a very good driving breed and can plow fields with farmers too. Clydesdales mostly come in the color dun or chestnut.
How the Fjord and Clydesdale are different is the Fjord is less “built” than the Clydesdale sometimes. Clydesdales are also taller than Fjords: Fjords are mostly 13-14 hands high, while Clydesdales can stand as tall as 16-18 hands high. They both are driving horses, but they would be pulling different things.
Photo of Fjords courtesy of Bruce Morrison.
Photo of Clydesdales courtesy of Keith Wondra Photography.
Clydesdales are also a coldblood breed. According to Daphne Goodall, they “closely resembles the Shire … although it may be argued now that the Clydesdale is a little more leggy” (161). Clydesdales are also recognized as a beer logo too, the most popular one is for Budweiser. They are also a very good driving breed and can plow fields with farmers too. Clydesdales mostly come in the color dun or chestnut.
How the Fjord and Clydesdale are different is the Fjord is less “built” than the Clydesdale sometimes. Clydesdales are also taller than Fjords: Fjords are mostly 13-14 hands high, while Clydesdales can stand as tall as 16-18 hands high. They both are driving horses, but they would be pulling different things.
Photo of Fjords courtesy of Bruce Morrison.
Photo of Clydesdales courtesy of Keith Wondra Photography.