Horse Breeding

Brabant & Belgian breeder 

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The Brabant draft horse is the foundation horse for the American Belgian, as well as several other draft breeds. Until about 1940, the Brabant and the American Belgian were essentially the same horse. After World War II the Brabant was bred in Europe to be thicker bodied and more drafty, with heavy feathering on the legs, while in the United States the Belgian was bred to be taller, lighter bodied and clean legged. The Brabant is raised in several European countries and goes by different names, depending on the country of origin; however, they are all Brabant horses. 

 

At Gentle Giant Stables we breed for quality Brabant & Belgian horses and are proud to raise an excellent working horse prospect, as well as excellent breeding stock.

 

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