Does anyone own a Percheron?

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They are lovely I prefer mine fried but they are just as good grilled or baked

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I think they are bred in France for meat ... I have been tempted to make burgers out of our two sometimes
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They are lovely I prefer mine fried but they are just as good grilled or baked

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What a terribly uncalled for remark!
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Shall we start with a fricasse of your horse? NO horse deserves to be eaten, whether it is a WB or a draft.
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They are lovely I prefer mine fried but they are just as good grilled or baked

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What a terribly uncalled for remark!
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Shall we start with a fricasse of your horse? NO horse deserves to be eaten, whether it is a WB or a draft.
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I take it, you are vegan then?

Mind do you REALLY think carrots feel no pain as the they are cruelly diced and thrown still live into a boiling pan
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..........***sobs poor carrots***
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It's more often boulanaise and thier crosses bred for meat, and as long as they are raised ethically (like all farm animals) who cares if people eat horse meat. Anyway, I digress.

I've been racking my brain for a usful tip breed specific tip and I've thought of one!

I found while on the ground they very easily "lock on" to an object/person/etc and that's when they get bargey and run over you. I found it easiest (while the process of manners was being installed obv) to always use a long leadrope and a thin/rope halter, no wide flat leather jobs that you see on a lot of big'uns because they just lean, and to circle, never pulling back as they seem to just take it as a personal challenge to drag you! TBH it's a tactic that seems to work with any sort of chunk!
 
Thanks for that tip HumBugsey.
I am thinking of using a Monty Roberts Dually Halter. Would this be any good do you think?
 
Hi there. I have a Spanish Norman which is Andalusian x Percheron. He's built like his Percheron mum but has been handled since a 5 month weanling and is very well mannered. He was bred by "Silversons" who posts on this forum. She has several (5/6) Percheron mares and a stallion as well so if you need any tips/advice then get in touch with her. Percherons jump like stags and I'm sincerely hoping mine is true to rumour. The Americans breed Spanish Normans as sports horses to take part in all disciplines.
 
Hi Suzy
Not sure if your still checking replies after some of the somewhat unhelpful remarks. I have a Percheron. They come in two types and he is of the large variety. He performed stud duties and was gelded late so looks like a stallion (full crest etc) and is probably livlier than your average gelding. He came to me well handled, probably due to his stud duties, and I can honestly say he is an absolute pleasure to own. So much lighter on the end of a rope than my IDxTB mare.
It good that you've got a decent amount if land as they do trash your paddocks in the winter due to their size.
Mine is used as a happy hack for my boyf. They both appear clueless but the horse adores andy and quite literally will do anything for him. He doesn't spook, just stops to have a look at something, and never bogs off with him (thank god as quite frankly you'd have no chance of stopping him!).
His feet are very hard so he is not shod, probably thanks to the Arab in them. Also, thanks to the Arab, they are not the dobbin you may expect. Anton is lovely and forward to ride but as you can imagine it takes some work to get him fit enough to more than plod round the block.
They are not as quite good doers as you would expect but if you'd like any tips on good feed for them, I can tell you that on another thread.
If you're looking for rugs, you can't beat the Masta check range for the
. They are the only average priced rugs that will fit. I found the chech tech extra deep a bit too deep (i'm not sure what they are supposed to fit as anton is about as big as you get, baby rhinos perhaps!) but you need to buy them early in the season (August) otherwise they'll all sell out. Equestrian clearance warehouse do them for great prices.
I'll shut up now, but in summary will say if you have the experience to train abig horse and you are gentle (as they're quite sensitive souls) but consistent and firm in your handling, you will be rewarded with a loving, gentle but livelier than you may expect (in Nice way) horse that will give you loads of pleasure. Do expect your new horse to be a local celebrity though. Any new horsey friends I meet in the county seem to know my horse and anyone passing us in a car whilst hacking definitely moves out of our way, usually sitting in the car with their mouths gaping open, mouthing to their passenger "Oh my god, that horse is massive!".
Best of luck with your new friend. X
 
P.s. Will regret saying this, but mine's never broken out of his field since I've had him but I have the electric fence on all the time And he fed a high fibre diet with a good amount of hay in his field in the winter (they will walk straight through post and rail). Also, teaching him how to have his feet picked out and held up for the farrier was interesting - I hope I never have to teach a +1 tonne horse to due that again, my back really hurt!
 
I have a Percheron X. Bought him as unbroken 3 yo colt. Not what we were looking for but he had that "something". Had him gelded and broken. He has wonderful feet and unlike other heavies they do not spread. He has showjumped, hunter trialled and done Riding Club 1 DE all very sucessfully. He is now 18 and just hacks and hunts. He has loads of presence, a real look at me horse. He is forward going, bouncy and great fun to ride. He is fine with electric fencing but if it needs a new battery he knows it!! Agree that Masta rugs fit them well as they have a lot of front on them. My boy has had his fair share of injuries, mainly due to him being so go, go, go but just shrugs them off and we keep going. Would I have another....yep definitely.
(Don't know how to do pics....if someone could point me in right direction be v grateful.............can only offer weightwatcher caramel bar...sorry. Diet starts Monday.....again!!):(
 
I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has posted advise on this thread. It really is helpful.
A little update for everyone who is interested.
I have been in contact with the British Percheron Horse Society and provided she is registered with the French society, she will be eligible for registration with them too! Well, guess what, although she has never been registered with the French society, she is eligible and will be registered with them before she comes over here! Yay!
I have also spoken to a breeder in Hampshire (not even sure if you use this forum and have spoken to you on here too?) who has been extremely helpful and given me some really great tips and advice.
i know some of you were concerned about her coming over from France, as in, you dont know what your gonna get etc if you havent seen it. Well, as I dont have a passport, me travelling over there to see her is not possible, but, my parents are hopefully going to see her within the next week or so and are going armed with camera, video camera, tape measure, headcollar (for sizing) and a list from me of what I want to know.
I have also just been offered a saddle which should/hopefully fit her. Good quality 18 inch saddle from the saddle company, so hopefully, when the time is right, I will have a saddle for her.
I have spoken to both my vet and farrier about her and they are both more than happy to treat/work with her etc. My vets assistant actually has a percheron x herself! They were very encouraging! My vet will be out to check her over etc when she arrives and has said that 2 weeks quarantine period should be more than sufficient.
So, as you can see, the ball is really rolling now and things are starting to fit into place.
I'm getting really excited now! I'm acting like a child at Christmas, not a nearly 38 year old mother of two! lol.
Anyway, I do have a couple of pictures of her if anyway would like to see them, but, errm, I dont know how to post them on here. Could someone kindly let me know how please?
Itoolan - thanks for your help too! Any info you want to throw in my direction, I will gladly receive. With regards to feeding, I was thinking of a high fibre diet which my horses are curently being fed now anyway. Obviously, the quantity might need to be a bit different me thinks. Having said that, she currently just has hay, and no hard feed at all. But then again, she does have 10 acres of grazing all to herself!!!!!
Do you know by any chance what they are like with haylage? Although I currently feed hay, as we have had such a hard winter this year, there are rumours of the price of hay going through the roof this year, so was thinking of perhaps buying haylage to mix with hay. I buy the big round bales and put the hay out in the field twice a day, 3 times a day if needed. I stuff old readi-grass bags full of hay, and when it was snowing, between 4 horses/ponies, they were getting 16 bags per day!!!!
anyway, I'm now rambling on about nothing, but yes, please, if anyone wants to give me any more info, then please do. I will appreciate it.
Many thanks again to all of you.
 
Hiii!

I rarely post but just thought I'd pop on a reply to say I think the breeder you may have been in touch with is Robert Sampson? If not, do get in touch with him (he's near Fordingbridge) as both him and his family are lovely (I worked with heavies in the summer before uni and was in regualr contact with Robert and his son Tom).

Good luck with your potential pone! I love heavies and really look forward to having one when I'm older and the time is right. I have a particular soft spot for Suffolks especially, having worked with them. And I ride a 3/4 Percheron mare where we ride at uni and she is so so lush!

There was a picture thread I replied to the other day which incl. lots of pictures of heavies at Robert's farm-it can't be far down the pages in the Photo Gallery-take a look!

I'm usually only a lurker on here but will keep a look out for your posts-make sure you get pics up soon (the way to do it is to host them on photobucket and then copy the IMG code into a post).

Kat :)
 
Good luck with the horse, I am glad it is going so well, the percheron people are really nice arent they?

As it was hampshire you found the breeder I think it probably was Robert and he wont steer you wrong on advice.

As to the saddle my percheron who is 4 is in a 18 wide panther gp and my boulonnais 9 who is very wide is only in a 18 wide ideal 1310.

When it comes to bridles headcollars try blue horse equine in mere wiltshire, she is much cheaper than the ebay lady selling heavy horse stuff.

Good luck with regards to the photos if you get a photobucket / flickr account and upload the pictures to there you just have to copy the img code displayed under your pics and they should display here.

my horses do not have any feed they are out on 6 acres, 2 summer paddocks of approx 1.5 acres each then there winter paddock of 3 acres.

I have stopped feeding hay now but i found really good quality hay this year and used approx 2/3 a small bale a day in the worst weather then went down to 1/2 bale by Feb/March. I only started feeding hay in december as well.


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these are quite recent ones of her!
 
Wow she is beautiful but HUGE!!!!! :)

Lets hope she picks up personal space commands quickly! :)

I have met a number of percherons and have loved ALL of them (but i do have a heavy's soft spot!)

Good luck with her and make sure you post when she is over here!!

all very exciting! :D
 
She's STUNNING! Absolutely gorgeous, you lucky thing! My next door neighbour has a perchie who I drool over regularly. She is only 5'5" and size 8 ish but she has hunted and even done battle reenactments with him! Best of luck with her, keep us updated.
 
Just so you can see. Percherons can go barefoot

http://www.progressivehorse.co.uk/html/rusty.html

I don't have a Percheron but I have an Ardennes X who I took on as an unhandled two year old.

STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS and gloves while you are halter breaking!

My boy is a sweet, sensitive if a bit stubborn lad but he can keep up with anyone and NEVER gets tired.

During spring and autumn he becomes ignorant to lead so I use a cheapy rope bitless bridle from ebay to lead with and it does the trick.

Good luck, you lucky girl!
 
well, ive brought a percheron too.
about 3/4 weeks ago,
this is my wifes first horse and ive always been around them.
they are a beutifull large horse. 17.2 hh
ours is a true gentleman,
i brought a wintec 18" saddle for him with the adjustable gullets so we can get a good fit,
ive also brought a elsticated breast strap to help the saddle stay in place and not move back.
we had him reshod last week and it cost no more than the other horses at the yard,
my wife is a complete novice and handles him and learning to ride him with great ease.
i fell in love with him the day i saw him
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he has been fully clipped due to doing some hunting thru the winter and he needs a good wash.
he is filthy.

so what do you all think???
 
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Latest Update - She is being collected from France this week!

She should hopefully, be with me by the weekend! Will post a new thread when she arrives.
 
Just to add to all of the useful stories about percherons, I also have an 18hh gelding. Let no one put you off by saying draft horses can't do x y or z! Brego events (upto 4 foot sj, and higher xc) something that I was laughed at for saying I wanted to try with him. You might get some funny looks but these horses are just as capable with doing competitive disciplines as any others.
Also, he is kept barefoot, with no suplementary food or nutritional supplements - the cheapest horse I've owned by a mile!
 
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Just to add to all of the useful stories about percherons, I also have an 18hh gelding. Let no one put you off by saying draft horses can't do x y or z! Brego events (upto 4 foot sj, and higher xc) something that I was laughed at for saying I wanted to try with him. You might get some funny looks but these horses are just as capable with doing competitive disciplines as any others.
Also, he is kept barefoot, with no suplementary food or nutritional supplements - the cheapest horse I've owned by a mile!
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Thank you ED. I have been advised not to feed hard food as I will be throwing my money away, and yes, I too am hoping to keep her barefoot and just feed her hay. She will be living out 24/7 anyway but will have hay if needed.

I would also like to say, that I have followed your Blogs and viewed your videos on many occassions. I sooo wish you were in the UK. You have been a great inspiration. Thank you.
 
Thanks, it's always worrying when I post something new; I'm so proud of my boy, and don't want anyone to be laughing, so it's nice to hear positive comments
 
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Thanks for that tip HumBugsey.
I am thinking of using a Monty Roberts Dually Halter. Would this be any good do you think?
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I use this on my boy (he's a tiny dainty thing I know) but they are brilliant for teaching manners to him although I don't know if it will be that good on a bigger horse.
 
My friend is on her second one! They are great.

The first one did BE intros - always clear, although always had a cricket score of time faults. It has about 90 BD dressage points - working advanced medium.

The new one hasn't done much. Just did their first prelim and got 70+%. Jumps really well too.

Both very easy to handle and hack. Both live out without rugs and are fantastically good doers. They have had haylage, but won't need much.. One thing to watch is flaky skin in the feathers..

Good luck with her. I would never have looked at one before meeting my friend's, but they are super horses. You will have fun with her I'm sure!
 
For all those of you who are interested, she has now arrived. Photos on in thread 'she's arrived' . Original I know (Not). LOL.
 
To all Percheron lovers out there! Did you know that the French Percheron Horse Society will be hosting the Percheron World Congress on September 23, 24 and 25, 2011? It will be held at the Haras du Pin, in Normandy. There should be hundreds of Percherons there from all over Europe, strutting their stuff and showing how extraordinarily versatile they are!
 
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