Percheron Horse
Type: Mammal
Diet: Hay, grains, fruits, and vegetables
Longevity: Can live more than 25 years
Size: Average 172 cm in height at the shoulder
Weight: Average 860 kg
Group Name: Herd
Fun Fact: Percherons are famous for their strength and good temperament, and have been used as freight and farm horses in Manitoba for many years. They are even used to pull carts at parks because they are so good around children!
You can find Percheron Heavy Horses in the Zoo at the McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre.