Austin, Texas Police Sit on MASSIVE Clydesdale Horses in Center of City

Austin, Texas Police Sit on MASSIVE Clydesdale Horses in Center of City.
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CLYDESDALES HAVE SCOTTISH ORIGINS
The Clydesdale is a Scottish breed of draught horse. It is named for its area of origin, the Clydesdale or valley of the River Clyde, much of which is within the county of Lanarkshire.

CLYDESDALE WERE VULNERABLE TO EXTINCTION
The first recorded use of the name "Clydesdale" for the breed was in 1826; the horses spread through much of Scotland and into northern England. After the breed society was formed in 1877, thousands of Clydesdales were exported to many countries of the world, particularly to Australia and New Zealand. In the early twentieth century numbers began to fall, both because many were taken for use in the First World War, and because of the increasing mechanisation of agriculture. By the 1970s, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust considered the breed vulnerable to extinction. Numbers have since increased slightly.

COST OF A CLYDESDALE
According to the Clydesdale Breeders of the USA, the cost of buying a Clydesdale varies depending on age, gender, and overall health of the horse. Young Clydesdales cost between $4,000 and $8,000. Adult Clydesdales will set you back between $10,000 and $30,000.

Clydesdales are known for their impressive size and strength. Their beauty and grace can be awe-inspiring, and they make great conversation starters wherever you go