Baby Clydesdale Horses and Clydesdale Foals
Baby Clydesdales & Clydesdale foals
If you have ever laid eyes on a baby Clydesdale horse, also known as a Clydesdale foal, then you know why people love them so much. They are adorable, with their big eyes, long eyelashes and bushy, fox like tails. But what is truly remarkable about these foals is just how quickly they grow up into the majestic horses we all know and love. You might know them from the Budweiser clydesdales, but we have also been breeding them here at Strathorn since 1939.
Baby Ally with his Mum
How big are Clydesdale foals?
From birth, Clydesdale horses can already stand at an impressive 11-12 hands high (3.6ft to 4ft), with legs that might make you think they are part baby giraffe! They are already as big as a Welsh section A pony.
Are Clydesdales good mothers?
When it comes to mothering instincts, right from birth, Clydies excel in this area. These mares form strong bonds with their baby horses almost immediately after birth and will fiercely protect them from any perceived danger. Their attentive care allows foals to grow rapidly during their first year of life as well as learn important socialization skills that prepare them for life as adults in a herd setting.
Feeding time for the baby clydesdales
George Skinner feeds his mares and foals. They need a good diet for both mother and foal. The mother needs plenty energy to supply good quality milk and the foals have a lot of growing to do.
Ally, Freya and Belle, our 2020 foals
Baby Clydesdales are a sight to behold! With their distinctively soft features and huge size (even when they are born!), they remain one of the most iconic breeds of horses today. As they mature into adulthood, it’s amazing to see them go from tiny foals with clumsy steps to strong adults galloping across fields with grace and agility.
Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or just someone who loves admiring beautiful animals, you have to agree that baby Clydesdales have to be the cutest horses around
Ally taking a walk. He has grown up to be a big blue roan Gelding. (see him all grown up here)
With their distinctively soft features and huge size – even from birth, these baby horses could be as big as a full grown Welsh section A. they remain one of the most iconic breeds of horses today. As they mature into adulthood, it’s amazing to see them go from tiny foals with clumsy steps to strong adults galloping across fields with grace and agility.
Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or just someone who loves admiring beautiful animals, you have to agree that these babies have to be the cutest horses around. Just take a look at Ally, he was born with a fluffy white coat, and now he is a beautiful blue roan colour. He wouldn’t be a Budweiser Clydesdale, because they have a bay coat with four white stockings, but he doesn’t care, he’s happy to be a Strathorn clydesdale with his black mane, black tail and blue roan coat.
Sunny, born on the first Sunny day of the year. He now lives life as a Stallion in Ireland
Mum needs a lot of good milk for her growing boy
Frequently asked questions
How much are Clydesdale foals?
The cost of a Clydesdale foal can vary depending on several factors such as age, gender, bloodline, and training level. However, on average, a Clydesdale foal can cost anywhere from £3,000 to £10,000. Some Clydesdale foals may even be more expensive if they have championship bloodlines or are already trained for specific purposes such as riding or pulling wagons for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales team. Find out about the cost of Clydesdales here
How much do Clydesdale foals weigh?
At birth, Clydesdale foals typically weigh around 150 pounds. However, they can grow rapidly, gaining an average of 3-4 pounds per day in their first few months of life. By the time they are weaned at around 6 months old, they can weigh anywhere from 600 to 800 pounds.
How big is a Clydesdale foal?
At birth, they stand around 3-4 feet tall at the shoulder and can grow up to 6 feet tall at maturity. They are also known for their distinctive feathering on their lower legs and their blaze, a white marking on their face that can resemble the Budweiser logo.
What two breeds make a Clydesdale?
They are a breed of draft horse that originated in Scotland, and they are the result of crossbreeding two other draft horse breeds: the Flemish Stallion and Native lanarkshire mares. The breed was developed in the 18th century and is now recognized as one of the most iconic and recognizable breeds of draft horse, often featured in Budweiser’s famous Super Bowl commercials.
What do you call a baby Clydesdale?
A baby Clydesdale is called a foal, which is the term used to refer to all young horses under the age of one year. Budweiser’s famous team of Clydesdales often includes foals in their advertisements, showcasing their adorable looks and playful personalities.
How big are baby Clydesdales?
New born Clydesdale foals typically stand around 3-4 feet tall at the shoulder. They stand up very quickly after they are born. However, they can grow quickly and can be anywhere from 5 to 6ft tall by the time they are weaned at around 6 months old.
How long is a Clydesdale pregnant for?
Like all horses, Clydesdales have a gestation period of around 11 months, or approximately 340 days. During this time, the mare will carry the foal and give birth to a beautiful blaze-faced, feathered foal.
