The Belgian draft horse is a gentle giant owned by many farmers and equestrians. This powerful workhorse originates from Belgium, but Americans played an essential role in the breed’s development.

A Central Park carriage horse died suddenly of colic, city officials said Wednesday. The Belgian Draft horse, named Billy, died in his stall about 4 a.m. July 20. A worker at the stables ...

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The amateur breeder of the small but mighty horse who became world showjumping champion was deeply moved to be reunited with him, 14 years later. Belgian breeder Wim Impens paid a visit to Henrik ...

As Scott Brown of Acme guided them, the Belgians used skill, strength and teamwork to win the heavyweight division of the horse pulling contest. By the time the competition ended, the horses were ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their Percheron/Belgian draft horses. 20-year-old Pete died at the zoo's Thunderbird Equine Facility. Pete and his half-brother Jake came ...