The reign of the draft horse on the American farm was brought to an end by the tractor in the early part of this century. But work horses are again popular on small farms, and they're also pleasing crowds at exhibition events at state and county fairs. At five area fairs this fall, you can watch these great animals in contests of strength and skill.
A brief history of the big horses
Draft (meaning "pulling") horses are descended from horses that carried armored knights into ...