LeSanSha Percherons & Carriage Company - Pecheron Breed Information

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n	Head - broad, square elegant forehead, straight profile, large mobile ears, long arched neck.
n	Withers - more prominent than other heavy breeds with a considerable slope in the shoulders.
n	Shoulders - length of shoulders from point to withers is unusual in heavy horses, resulting in a long active stride.
n	Body - broad/deep chest.
n	Colors - dappled gray, black, bay, chestnut and roan are all accepted.
n	Hooves - hard, blue horn with little feathering.
n	Legs - Traditionally short and powerful, currently being bred for additional height.
n	Heigh - Average 16.2hh (64in) to 18hh (72in). The Worlds largest horse was the U.S.Percheron "Dr.LeGear", who stood at 21hh (84in).