Suffolk punch horse breed history the suffolk punch is the oldest of great britains heavy breeds, dating back to at least the 16th century. Historical records reveal that the suffolk has been bred in the county of that name in eastern england since at least 1506. Also known as the suffolk punch, this breed has a rich history of draft use going back to 1506. Jun 03, 2016 posted in csa, suffolk punch horses, uncategorized tagged draft horse, draft horse clinics, draft horse workshop, draft horse workshops, draft horses, drat horse, driving horse clinics, driving horses, heavy horse, heavy horses, horse driving clinics, suffolk horse, suffolk horses, work horse, work horses, working horse, working horses fall 2011. The breed takes the first part of its name from the county of suffolk in east anglia, and the name punch from its solid appearance and strength. The suffolk horse society maintains and operates the suffolk studbook in accordance not only with its own rules but also in accordance with european commission decision 9678ec laying down criteria for entry and registration of equidae in studbooks for breeding purposes. Including hitherto unpublished data concerning the origin and development of the modern type of heavy draft, drawn from authentic documents, records and manuscripts in the national archives of the french government, together with a detailed account of the introduction and dissemination of the breed throughout the united states, to which is appended a.
This one breed is today the least known to americans. Read interesting stories about other kids and horses. The homeland of the suffolk horses was norfolk and suffolk counties. The principal aim of this book is to provide an up to date illustrated study of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Isolated from their neighbors, the farmers of englands norfolk and suffolk counties needed a draft breed to plow the heavy native clay soil, so they developed a docile agricultural horse with power, stamina. To promote the suffolk horse as having the confirmation and temperament for all. In fact, the horse is especially revered for its role in the american west. The suffolk punch is one of britains oldest and most distinguished draft horse breeds.
This is a very nice mare with a great attitude and will have size and lots of bone. Rodneys dad acquired his first suffolk horses dolly and bonnie at the waverly midwest horse sale in. The official page of the american suffolk horse association. Heavy horses, horse driving clinics, suffolk horse, suffolk horses, work. The breed originated in thesuffolk region of southeast england. The suffolk horse society is the only charity that supports and looks after all breeders and owners of suffolk. Please be aware that the information provided on this page may be out of.
It is a major local business cluster, with annual investment rivalling that of the cambridge science park, the other major cluster in the region. Oct 07, 2011 the suffolk punch is a powerful draft horse breed that is extremely valuable to farmers. The first official exports of suffolks to canada took place in 1865. It is bordered on the north, east and south by the north sea and on the west by the fens. For more information about eyke sovereign, click here. Francis cupiss suffolk horse society, diss, norfolk, 1945. The suffolk horse, also historically known as the suffolk punch or suffolk sorrel, is an english breed of draught horse. This breed can drink up to 25 gallons of water a day. Volume 95 of the suffolk horse society stud book covering registration year 2018 is now available. The suffolk in north america was hard hit by the headlong mechanization of the post world war ii period.
A register of the county breed of cart horses, volume 3. Crisps horse of ufford, the foundation stallion of the breed was foaled in 1768. No other color is tolerated or is admissible to registry in the stud book. Suffolk horse societythe officers free information from. It is the oldest heavy horse breed in britain, dating back to. The suffolk horse society shs was founded in 1877 and since then has maintained the stud book and the breed standard. Suffolks are the only draft breed originally developed exclusively as a plow horse. The first suffolk punch draft horse arrived in north america in 1865, going to canada. The breed originated in suffolk and norfolk in eastern england, where horses of draft type date back to the 1500s. The suffolks first registry, the suffolk horse society, was founded in england in 1877, making it one of the oldest draft breeds still in existence. A register of the county breed of cart horses, volume 6 suffolk horse society full view 1891.
The suffolk horse is the oldest breed of heavy horse in great britain to exist in its present state. Suffolk horses are registered as critically endangered by the rare breeds survival trust. This breed is usually only different shades of chestnut. Coming to america north american farmers soon learned of this special breed, and the suffolk punch was imported to canada in 1865, and to the u. Thank you very much for your interest in our suffolk horses. We were waiting for the ground to freeze before we did this job, but we werent expecting to have so much snow over night. The horsemens information area was developed in cooperation with incompass and race track managements across the country as a central location for racing office information commonly sought by horsemen, including condition books and overnights. Todays bestknown breeds of draft horses are said to date back to the great war horses of medieval times. The suffolk punch, suffolk, 9781841146515 halsgrove publishing. Isolated from their neighbors, the farmers of suffolk independently developed breeds of livestock to fit their special way of life.
Breeds of livestock suffolk horse breeds of livestock. Suffolk, smallest drafthorse breed, which originated in suffolk, eng. Although it had made great strides in popularity during the 30s, it still did not have the numerical base necessary to withstand the onslaught of the 50s. The suffolk horse is also referred to as suffolk punch. Doc hammill at american suffolk horse association gathering as the featured presenter at this annual event, doc hammill did a series of round pen sessions and a lecture on conformation as well as a question and answer session. Suffolk horse societythe officers free information. The suffolk stud book, a history and register of the county breed of cart horse, from the earliest records to the present day 1880. Get the latest information on special offers, sales, events and more. The suffolk is the only draft horse breed developed and selected exclusively for.
Choosing a western horse name will help you and your horse honor the past as well. The suffolk stud book is housed at the suffolk horse museum in. Even though cars are now the norm and horses have become a hobby rather than a life necessity, the role of the horse is honored through books, movies, and television shows. Condition books horse racing horse racing entries horse. The suffolk stud book is housed at the suffolk horse museum in woodbridge, suffolk and is an extraordinary series of volumes, especially volume one. Isolated from their neighbors, the farmers of englands norfolk and suffolk counties needed a draft breed to plow the heavy native clay soil, so they developed a docile agricultural horse with power, stamina, health and longevity. Br eed societies in uk, north america and australia. Originally and continuously bred for work, strength and willingness, their gentle disposition and strong conformation make them an ideal horse for farm and ranch work.
The suffolk barn house design and renderings the beauty of this newest design from yankee barn homes lies in the shape of this barn house. Including hitherto unpublished data concerning the origin and development of the modern type of heavy draft, drawn from authentic documents, records and manuscripts in the national archives of the french government, together with a detailed account of the introduction and dissemination of the breed throughout the united states, to which is appended a symposium. We hitched up two of our suffolk punch horses, sassy and gwen and loaded up the straw to take down to the field to mulch the strawberries with. In 1880, the first suffolks were imported into the united states, with more following in 1888 and 1903 to begin the breeding of suffolk punches in the us. Newmarket is a market town in the english county of suffolk, approximately 65 miles 105 kilometres north of london. Overnights are available on in support of racing office. The suffolk horse society, formed in britain in 1877 to promote the suffolk punch, published its first stud book in 1880. Suffolk, also called suffolk punch, smallest drafthorse breed, which originated in suffolk, eng. The suffolk studbook a register of the county breed of cart horses xlvii by raymond keer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The breed registry for the suffolk punch draft horse in the united states and canada.
It is generally considered the birthplace and global centre of thoroughbred horse racing and a potential world heritage site. The suffolk is the only draft horse breed developed and selected exclusively for farm work. He has two sons in canada that are productive sound body and minded stallions. Our registered imported suffolk punch stallion is available for breeding on the farm, live cover with boarding for mares. All registered suffolks in britain and north america trace their lineage to. Rodneys dad acquired his first suffolk horses dolly and bonnie at the waverly midwest horse sale in 1974. The earliest stud book of any heavy horse breed, and all. It was written by the first secretary of the suffolk horse society, herman biddell, who spent two years of his life just researching the breeding of every stallion that he could trace alive or dead. October 7, 2011 october 7, 2011 marsha hubler todays horse facts. Suffolk horse societythe free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. It is a heavy draught horse which is always chestnut in colour, traditionally spelled chesnut by the breed registries.
The suffolk horse society is the breed society for suffolk horses in the uk and maintains the studbook, which allows for formal registration to ensure the integrity. The suffolk punch is the oldest breed of heavy horse to exist in its present form. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. With its lovely stitching, this traditional crown bridle represents the best quality available at a budgetfriendly price. The trusts primary aims are to expand the suffolk punch breed, make the horses. The suffolk punch, which is also called the suffolk horse, is a draught horse breed that originated from suffolk, hence its name. The early breeding may have been influenced by the norfolk roadster, norfolk trotter or norfolk cob, and the breeds size may have come from belgian draft blood. Condition books equibase horse racing horse racing. Equinenow listing of listing of suffolk horse classifieds on equine now. Descended from the medieval great horse, the suffolk is an old breed that has probably had less crossing with other lines than most draft breeds. Mark simon editor shelved 1 time as horsefacts avg rating 5. The suffolk horse society was founded in 1877, and the first volume of the suffolk studbook was published in 1880.
Welcome to suffolk punch australia samford jack, founding stallion of modern day australian suffolks in his gum tree shaded paddock, inverell, new south wales the suffolk horse also known as the suffolk punch is one of the rarest draught horse breeds in the world, and here in australia and new zealand the total population is tiny. But while these great titans clashed in mortal combat, the quiet farmers of eastern england went about developing their own breed of heavy horse, the suffolk punch. Suffolk stud book abebooks abebooks shop for books. Please enquire at the office to ascertain availability of specific years. The 1945 volume of the stud book of the suffolk punch horse with details of breeding and ownership. The homeland of the suffolk horses is norfolk and suffolk counties. The horsemens information area was developed in cooperation with incompass as a central location for racing office information commonly sought by horsemen, including condition books and overnights.
This makes for not only a less expensive build, but a more efficient use of both the heating and cooling of the home. Suffolk horse article about suffolk horse by the free. Participation in this service by the racetracks is strictly voluntary. The suffolk punch draft horse originated more than two centuries ago in the eastern counties of england. We are the only charity that supports all suffolk horse owners and breeders. Back issues of the stud book from the 1920s, 30s and 40s are available at. All registered suffolks in britain and north america trace their lineage to crisps horse born 1768. A register of the county breed of cart horses, volume 16 by suffolk horse society 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Oct, 2019 the suffolk horse is also referred to as suffolk punch. The suffolk horse society maintains and operates the suffolk studbook in accordance not only with its own rules but also in accordance with european commission decision 9678ec laying down criteria for entry and registration of equidae in stud books for breeding purposes. All suffolk horses can be traced back to one horse called crisps horse of ufford who was born in 1768 and more surprisingly this lovely horse has changed very little since then due to the fact that the horses were often born and bred on the farms where they worked, thus, keeping the suffolk pure from other breeds. For a few years the american suffolk horse association ceased to function.
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