Beginnings
The Clydesdale Breed Society was formed in Scotland in 1877.Since then the breed has been developed into a handsome, weighty and powerful animal with an upstanding carriage and outlook, so that the impression is given of quality and strength rather than grossness and bulk.
Bearing
The Clydesdale’s greatest assets are its feet and legs which have been bred for their exceptional wearing abilities. Silky flowing feather and spat add to the beauty of the movement of these horses.At the walk or trot there must be good action with the foot at every step lifted clear of the ground. The animal is renowned for its quiet disposition.
History
The Clydesdale Horse is a native breed of Scotland, founded in Lanarkshire, Clydesdale being the old name of the district.The history of the breed dates back to the middle of the 18th Century when native horses of Lanarkshire were upgraded in an effort to produce greater weight and substance through selective breeding.
Distinction
Much care and forethought were exercised in the breeding of the Clydesdale and in the course of time was developed the type, which for over 160 years has been recognised as a distinctive breed of draught horse.Purity
The Clydesdale’s great strength provided much of the power needed to build the emerging nation of Australia and in 1918 The Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society of Australia.Dedicated breeders attached great importance to bloodlines and over the years have continued to import stock from Scotland to maintain the standards of the studs and quality of the breed. Today, as a result, many Australian Clydesdales possess an unparalleled quality and purity of bloodlines.
Welcome from CCHS NSW Branch
The Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society, NSW Branch, holds two major events annually, as well as training and information weekends.
These events are held at Camden Equestrian Park and attract all Clydesdale enthusiasts and an excellent presentation of quality entries.
President's Report
Sydney Royal has come and gone with congratulations to all who exhibited.
Our social get together “in the aisle” along with the shortened AGM agenda at Sydney Royal proved again to be a great success. The General Meeting was then held at Camden Foal Show followed by our annual dinner, I think this format allows us to attend to the societies business and to have time afterwards to socialise.
Equitana 2011
