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clydesdale horse
(Equus caballus caballus)
distribution
Australia, New Zealand, America, South America, Russia and Italy.
biological characteristics
The Clydesdale horse is the pride of Scotland and is a native breed which was founded in Lanarkshire, Clydesdale being the old name for the district. The history of the breed dates back from the middle of the 18th Century, when native horses of Lanarkshire were graded up in an effort to produce greater weight and substance, by use of Flemish stallions.
conservation status
Vulnerable. (Rare Breeds Survival Trust).
factfile
At its peak, Scotland had around 140,000 farm horses, plus an unknown number in towns and cities, most of which were Clydesdales in whole or part.
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They are named for their in-air acrobatics during courtship, which involve a swooping, rolling movement.