The Drum Horse breed was inspired by the strong, placid horses used to carry kettle drums and a rider in British Royal Pageantry. Over the years a variety of draught horses have been used for the purpose, but in recent years the feathered breeds seem to have been the most popular. A lot were probably Shires, as coloured Shires were not that uncommon. The Drum Horse in the USA is a combination of Gypsy, Shire or Clydesdale. Drum Horses are ideal for someone wanting all the characteristics of a Gypsy horse is a taller & stronger package.

Drum

Whispering Willows Zara 17.1hh Drum Horse mare.

+ = 37.50% - Black Tobiano 37.50% - Bay Tobiano 12.50% - Black 12.50% - Bay

Bears Pride of Thornhill 15hh Gypsy Horse stallion.

May of Blue Moon 16.3hh Shire mare.

+ = 50% - Tobiano 50% - Solid Bay or Black

Bears Pride of Thornhill 15hh Gypsy Horse stallion.

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