Want a draft horse? Here's what you should know.

Thinking about buying a draft horse? I answer the 8 most common questions I get as a draft horse owner including what size horse larger riders need, costs, common health issues, breed stereotypes, which breed is best and special considerations for tack and trailer.

Draft horse v. Light Horse Cost to Keep:    • Which horse costs more to maintain?  
Do drafts make good trail horses?    • Do drafts make good trail horses?  

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:33 What size horse for larger riders?
2:35 How much should you expect to pay?
4:24 How much do they cost to keep?
6:18 Do they need special tack?
8:47 Are they comfortable to ride?
11:16 Do draft horses have special health issues?
13:58 Are drafts calmer and safer to ride?
15:28 Which breed is best?

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