History percheron horse breeders association of australia inc. Classified listings of percheron horses for sale in texas. Moe percheron gelding 162hh expected to mature over 17hh rising 5yo moe is a gentle giant he has such a kind and calm personality moe is easy to get along. The percheron horse is renowned for its combination of power and grace. See more ideas about draft horses, horses and percheron horses. The diligencier or driving percheron and the trait or draft percheron. Stud book of percheron horses in australia compiled by. Valour is a nineyearold, percheron thoroughbred cross gelding. We have set this website up to be a fairly widelyencompassing gateway to other useful sites and a horse forum relating to the clydesdale horse, percheron, shire and other draught horses throughout the world, but more specifically to australia. The australian draught horse stud book society was formed almost forty years ago to encourage the breeding, working and showing of heavy horses throughout australia. The percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the huisne river valley in western france, part of the former perche province from which the breed takes its name.
Members receive three newsletters a year to advise them of upcoming events, inspection and. Percheron stud book of america, volume 21 percheron horse. Marlie draught horse stud breeding superior working. The association presently has nearly 3,000 members representing all 50 states. With your membership you will receive two issues of the percheron news, a monthly enewsletter, titled the postscript, all about percherons, you receive discounts on your registrations of new foals and transfers of ownership, your membership dollars help to. In 1893, the first percheron stud book was created in france. It is generally claimed that the first percheron horse was imported into canada in 1816. Chain is by the champion stallion windermeres north american maid and out of the mare. Southern cross farms breeders of premium quality horses. The australian draught horse stud book society was established around 1979 to promote these horses and breeding programs. Exceed and excel aus serenissima aus 1090194 racing australia limited. Research indicates the first percherons introduced to. Thrust into the centre of this epic battle is lazar, and his beloved ana. We breed from quality imported bloodlines and have been breeders since 1966.
The association office processes all registrations and transfers of ownership, publishes a quarterly breed magazine, and the percheron stud book of america. Currently there are two varieties within the breed. In the 1980s marlie draught horse stud imported a suffolk punch mare from the uk, and a belgian stallion from the usa. The australian draught is a hardy australian breed of draught horse, noted for its strength and. Percheron is a fantasy trilogy first released in 2005 by australian fantasy author fiona mcintosh. Equinenow listing of percheron for sale in australia. The breed is a direct descendant of the flemish great horse. He was bred at a farm in saskatchewan, canada, and was trained at asbury university 12 year old percheron named herschel. Find percheron stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. The percheron is a breed of draft horse that originated in the huisne river valley in western. To this end, the society keeps a stud book and a register. The percheron horse did originate in the province of le perche, near. Kardinia clydesdale stud lancaster, vic 3620 kardinia clydesdale stud are breeders of registered clydesdales and clydesdale xs. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for percheron for sale australia.
The percheron draft breeds long history includes being used as war hoses, coach, farm, heavy artillery and even under saddle. Browse stallions at stud, or place a free ad today on horseclicks. Most working horses in australia in the past were not purebred and, so, the society was relatively relaxed about its breeding regulations in the early days, today however, there is a strict breed standard in place. Spotlight on australian percheron society percheron stud book registry of percheron and part percheron horses including full pedigree and photographs. The role of the society is to promote and preserve the irish draught and irish sport horse in australia. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. In 1966, it was changed to include draft types from other areas of france that were closely related to the percheronincluding horses from berrichon, nivernais, marne, augeron, bourbonnais, loire and saoneetloire. Stud book of percheron horses in australia compiled by elwyn d. Percheron horse breeders association of australia inc posts. Percheron horse breeders association of australia inc. Promotional rules links newsletter studbook gallery contact facebook.
Aps stud book for salewanted major stud reduction due to drought. National percheron show queen or ambassador send us a resume telling us why you should be chosen as the national percheron show queen or ambassador. With your membership you will receive two issues of the percheron news, a monthly enewsletter, titled the postscript, all about percherons, you receive discounts on your registrations of new foals and transfers of ownership, your membership dollars help to support. Aps stud book for salewanted major stud reduction due to drought international horses patron page tribute to guy merel. She is very well broke and is a joy to be around in the barn. Park and edited under the supervision of the council of the percheron horse breeders association incorporated percheron horse breeders association jackson, qld 1984. Percheron x clyde 7525 grey mare, apx 17hh, sep 2012, registered in the studbook of percheron horses as a cclass. The american stud book was opened some eight years earlier than the french stud book.
By 1910, french registrations had risen to almost 32,000 horses. Australian percheron society except as permitted by the law applicable to you, you may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this website, including files downloadable from this website, without the permission of the owner. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Aps is for percherons, part percherons and their pals. At marlie stud, we are passionate about farming with horses and competing in working horse events, such as ploughing and draught horse pull competitions across nsw.
In 1893, the first percheron stud book was created. Windermeres never break the chain is an 18h percheron stallion. The breed probably stems from the flemish great horse of the middle ages. Join the percheron horse association of america as a member.
Volume 6 has now been closed and will be added soon. Today the percheron is known throughout the world as a leading breed of draught horse. The australian draught horse suffolk punch australia. Sep 19, 2015 percheron stud book of america, volume percheron horse association of america on. Percheron horses baird johnson you need this percheron horses love their size. These breeds are the clydesdale, percheron, shire, suffolk punch, plus the later imported. Percheron horse breeders association of australia inc, australia. Between 1880 and 1920, percheron breeders in france exported horses all over the world, including south africa, south america, australia and north america. This breed is immensely powerful, very hardy and very versatile with a stylish, long, free and low action distinctive among the heavy breeds. The percheron horse breeders association of australia inc was formed in 1976 to promote.
Not currently broken in but has been mounted by my husband casually without troubles so i cannot predict she will be any trouble with the correct handling. Percheron stud book of america, volume 9 percheron horse association of america, percheron society of america full view 1907. The irish draught and sport horse society of australia inc. Usually gray or black in color, percherons are wellmuscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. With your membership you will receive two issues of the percheron news, a monthly enewsletter, titled the postscript, all about percherons, you receive. Both made a considerable contribution to the breed. The modern association, as in the past, is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the percheron horse. The percheron stud book of america, volume 15 percheron horse association of america on. Established in 1973 by pat and sid samuel, marlie draught horse stud breeds quality working draught horses to the australian draught horse classification standard. Chain is by the champion stallion windermeres north.
This stud is recorded in the percheron horse breeders association stud book as being the first stud in aust. This gentle giant has the most placid of natures as most heavy horses do. In the work of gathering material for the early american period the aid of the late. Discover percheron stallions at stud for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Today the percheron may be found on all continents excepting the poles. Percheron stud book of america, volume 9 percheron horse association of america, percheron society of america full view 1907, percheron society of america full view 1907. Percheron horse breeders association of australia inc home. The driving percheron is a type able to rapidly pull medium loads. Beautiful and athletic percheron stallion in his first year showing and. Are you interested in becoming a member of the percheron horse association of america. A family based stud, dedicated to the shire and percheron horses, located in the beautiful west gippsland area of victoria. Thanks for your ongoing support of the percheron in australia. Percheron stud book of america percheron horse association.
Horse deals have many quality percheron horses for sale in australia. Welcome to the percheron horse breeders association of australia inc. Percheron, heavy drafthorse breed that originated in the perche region of france. The french has exported percherons to argentine, australia, canada, japan, usa, uk, russia and south africa. We offer clydesdales and clydesdale xs for sale, training and education of horses, hoof trimming,and have stallions at stud. The address listed in the studbook is kadlunga mintaro sa 5415. At southern cross heavy horses, we constantly strive to provide excellent service to our clients in every area.
Copies of the stud book are available from the registrar. Mar 01, 2020 2020 national percheron show will be held in conjunction with the indiana state fair, august 1518, 2020 entries open. In the late 1800s, exports of percherons from france to the united states and other countries rose exponentially, and in 1893 the first purely percheron stud book. The phbaa inc was formed in 1976 to promote improvement in breeding, showing and promotion of the. The story takes place in the exotic percheron where the gods are once again arising to do battle for the future. In 1979 the australian draught horse stud book society was officially formed. Mar 21, 2012 today, to be included in the french percheron stud book, the horse must be bred in one of the four departments of the region of le perche. Today, to be included in the french percheron stud book, the horse must be bred in one of the four departments of the region of le perche. The first definite steps to establish registered percheron horses in australia were. Park and edited under the supervision of the council of the percheron horse breeders association incorporated percheron horse breeders association jackson, qld.
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