The Trait Breton is a French breed of draught horse. It originated in Brittany, in north-west France, from cross-breeding of local horses with various other breeds. It is strong and muscular, and often has a chestnut coat.
Breton horse
Postier Bretons at rest in pasture
Postiers Bretons at pasture
In harness
A draft horse (US) or draught horse (UK), also known as dray horse, carthorse, work horse or heavy horse, is a large horse bred to be a working animal hauling freight and doing heavy agricultural tasks such as plowing. There are a number of breeds, with varying characteristics, but all share common traits of strength, patience, and a docile temperament.
A draft horse is generally a large, heavy horse suitable for farm labor, like this Shire horse.
Comparison of a typical-sized carriage horse (top) to a heavy draft horse (bottom)
Two horses hitched to a plow.
Brooklyn Supreme (1928-1948) a Belgian draft horse, 198 cm (19.2 hands) high and weighed 1,451 kg (3,200 lb)