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Heavy Horses is the eleventh studio album by British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, released on 10 April 1978. The album is often considered the second in a trio of folk rock albums released by the band at the end of the 1970s, alongside Songs from the Wood (1977) and Stormwatch (1979).
A draft horse (US) or draught horse (UK), also known as dray horse, carthorse, work horse or heavy horse, is a large horse bred to be a working animal hauling freight and doing heavy agricultural tasks such as plowing.
- Shire Horses. It is such a shame that these amazingly gentle, calm, and sweet-natured horses have been bred for purposes such as pulling heavy artillery in warfare and hard, laborious tasks such as haulage, forestry, and agricultural work.
- Percheron. Percheron horses originate from Western France and are an intelligent, hard-working type who have the tranquil nature of most heavy breeds.
- Boulonnais. Boulonnais, or "white marble" horses, are so-called for their white and gray coats, though colours do vary. This breed was known even before the crusades and had traces of many other breeds, including the Spanish Barb, Andalusian, and Arabian.
- Clydesdale. Clydesdale horses originated in Scotland, where they are still commonly used as haulage and agricultural workhorses. As well as being used to create other breeds, Clydesdale horses have been used as drum horses by the British cavalry, as they have an unfailingly strong bond to their owners and will obey demands to their last breath.
Heavy Horses is the eleventh studio album by Jethro Tull, released on 10 April 1978.EMI©
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Learn about the characteristics, history, and needs of various heavy horse breeds, such as Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, and more. These horses are strong, gentle, and often used for draft work or riding.
A heavy horse, or slaughter horse, is a horse bred for its ability to yield meat. Coming from draft horses formerly used for agricultural work, these horses are threatened with extinction by the motorization of agricultural activities.
Nov 16, 2014 · "Heavy Horses" is the title track from Jethro Tull's eleventh studio album, Heavy Horses, which was released in the spring of 1978. Remastered FLAC Audio HD...
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