Once machines were invented, they were replaced. An average Percheron weighs up to 2,600 pounds and can be six or seven feet tall! But, don’t let their size fool you – they are gentle, loving, and eager to work.

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Oh, and if you hadn’t already noticed, they are stunning! So, majestic and quite handsome! Organic farmers will still use Percheron horses instead of machines.

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But, it is more common for people to have Percherons as pets. Can you imagine feeding an animal that big?!

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In Great Britain, the Percheron is used for advertising, forestry and farm work and in competitions, like jumping.

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