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We maintain one of the largest herds of Suffolk Punch Draft Horses in North America.
Click here for more information on our horses available for purchase.
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Our conservation herd of about 40 horses is among the last surviving Suffolk Punch, a breed that originated more than two centuries ago in eastern (Norfolk and Suffolk counties) England. The American Suffolk Horse Association estimates that only 1,350 Suffolk Punch exist in the world today (800-1,200 in North America, 150 in England). We find good reason to conserve and promote the Suffolk Punch. This little-known breed is unlike its cousins, the great warhorses of Medieval times and the giant draft horses familiar today. Originally (and still) bred for work, strength and willingness, their gentle disposition and strong conformation make them an ideal horse for farm and ranch work. The average Suffolk Punch is 16.1 hands and weighs between 1,400 and 2,100 pounds at maturity. Their temperament affords easy handling and their strength puts them among the most powerful of horses.
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Our Suffolk Punch horses work year-round on the ranch. During winter, transporting feed to the rest of the herd with wagon or sleigh is a daily task. In the spring, teams are utilized to drag and harrow meadows and spread manure. Come summer, the horses prove invaluable in cutting, raking and baling approximately 100 tons of hay. They are also utilized for selective logging of timber for firewood, fencing material and ranch building projects, as well as to haul passengers on wagon and sleigh. In addition to providing valuable service, these activities entail our training program, ensuring that the horses become familiar and at ease with every piece of equipment and every type of work available. |
Our breeding program focuses on accentuating the Suffolk Punch's power, stamina, size and sociability. We have a top-quality herd of about a dozen brood mares selected for bloodline suitability and diversity and serviced by one of our resident stallions. We are committed to preserving the Suffolk Punch breed and promoting their use as the finest working draft horse available. Click here for more information on our horses available for purchase. |
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Suffolk Punch Links: American Suffolk Horse Association
Suffolk Horse Society (UK)
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (minor breeds conservation)
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