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The
draft horse at his best is a beautiful, spectacular horse,
a willing worker with an amiable disposition,
and an easy keeper. Draft
breeds common in the United States are the Belgian, the Clydesdale,
the Percheron, and the Shire - also the most common draft horse in England.
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designs of your favorite breed on a variety of products.
Perfect for gifts, door prizes, expos, shows. These are copyrighted
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Draft
Horse
Stickers & Decals
Unique
stickers and decals of your favorite breed. Perfect
for gifts, door prizes, expos, shows, or just
to put on your own car, truck, trailer, luggage
- whatever! These are copyrighted designs you
won't find anywhere else on the web! Choose from
three styles:
- 4
1/2 inch round peel-and-place stickers (black, red and
white)
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10, 20 inch round vinyl die-cut transfer in white, red
or black
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10, 20 inch round vinyl die-cut with custom text in white,
red or black
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weather vinyl, rated for 5-7 years, depending on
conditions. All designs are the best of quality to assure
they are easily seen and printed by a professional printer.
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4
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4
1/2 inch round Peel & Place Draft Horse Sticker,
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4
1/2 inch round Peel & Place Spotted Draft Sticker,
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Custom
Draft Horse Die-Cut Decal
Permanent adhesive, outdoor all-weather vinyl decals
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your die-cut decal with the text as shown or replace
the text with your own.
We will send you a draft of your custom decal prior to shipping to allow
you to make any changes you may need.
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Custom
Draft Horse Die-Cut Decal
Permanent adhesive, outdoor all-weather vinyl decals
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Custom
Spotted Draft Horse Die-Cut Decal
Permanent adhesive, outdoor all-weather vinyl decals
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your die-cut decal with the text as shown or replace
the text with your own.
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Draft
Horse
History
The Industrial
Revolution proved to be responsible for both the rise and
collapse of the heavy horse in America. Demand for draft
animals was spurred on by the growing transportation, construction
and agricultural needs of the nation. The last half of
the 19th century made draft horse breeding both essential
and profitable. Massive importations from Europe took place.
The period also ushered in the development of the present
day breeds of heavy horses. The number of horses and mules
in The United States peaked in 1920, at about 26 million.
The groundwork for today's agriculture had been laid.
The horse
lost the battle of the streets to the automotive industry
rather quickly. As for the battle of the agricultural fields,
it fought very tenaciously, but eventually yielded in most
cases to greatly improved tractor power. By 1950, it was
indeed, on thin ice. "Get big or get out" was
heard across the nation and many did just that. It appeared
to many that the draft horse was destined for the museum,
a relic of days gone by.
Since
that time, the draft breeds have not only stabilized their
numbers, but once more enjoy a thriving trade. The fact
that the old order Amish decided in the '20s to reject
tractor power in the fields was a considerable factor,
as were the dedicated breeders that had produced these
splendid breeds.
The present
trade for heavy horses is made up of several nitch markets.
Their power and beauty have more than a little to do with
this resurgence. The multiple hitch, once used to pull
plows and combines, now finds itself hitched to a beer
wagon in a parade or a big fifth wheel wagon at a fair.
Equine competitions are reaching and exceeding levels not
seen since the 1930s. On the small farms of the Amish,
it plays its traditional role as the tractor that burns
home grown fuel and raises its own replacements. On western
cattle ranches, teams are still used to feed cattle, and
in some cases, elk. In the logging industry, increasing
environmental concerns have bolstered horses and mules
to the machine of choice where selective logging, rather
than clear cutting, is the order of the day. The flourishing
tourism industry has prompted the return of horse drawn
trolleys and carriages. They are again commonplace in historic
areas and on many big city streets. They are doing an amazing
number of things...some traditional, others less so. The
uses for draft animals are limited mostly by the imagination
of people. It is, once more, a viable and growing business.
Romance
(and history) have it that all of our draft breeds descended
from the age of knights in armor. They needed heavy, powerful
mounts and the Great Horse of Flanders (a common ancestor
to several breeds) provided the genetic material. The knights,
encased in heavy armor on horseback, became the tanks of
their time. They were later rendered obsolete by gunpowder,
another element of the industrial revolution.
Be it
for whatever reason - public appeal, versatility, practicality
or economy - what was once regarded as an artifact of history
has today become a tool of choice for many. The breed registries
in this country confirm that it is growing. Any genome
that has survived first gunpowder and then industrialization,
can survive darn near anything. And survive is what the
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