The Belgian Draught is another type of draft horse known for its sheer power and endurance. It originates from Belgium, as its name suggests. Standing at an average height of 16 to 17 hands (64 to ...

Belgian horses are best utilized as draft horses because they can move extremely heavy amounts of weight with ease. Belgian ...

"Basically, they go on vacation," the tourism bureau said. Mackinac Island Carriage Tours has Percheron and Belgian draft horses for carriage tours and dray services, the tourism bureau explained.

Draft horses are returning to Mackinac Island, signaling the start of the 2025 season. Businesses are set to open on schedule despite damage from a late-March ice storm, though some trails remain ...