Dunure Footprint - 1908

NZ Clydesdale Horse Society Breed Standard 

Height:

Average height 16.2HH to 17HH.

Colour:

Predominantly bay, bay roan, blue roan or black with varying amounts of white on face and legs. Dark legs

and splashes of white on body less common but acceptable.

Head:

Broad between eyes, open forehead, straight profile, wide muzzle, large nostrils and bright, intelligent

eyes. Brown eyes the norm, blue eyes acceptable.

Neck:

Long and well arched.

Shoulders:

Sloping, with withers clearly defined.

Body:

Back short and strong (mares longer to allow room for carrying a foal) ribs well sprung, with good depth

of barrel.

Rump:

Muscular, broad, well-rounded rump.

Limbs:

Straight, with forelimbs set well under the shoulders. Pasterns set at 45º. Hind legs close together,

muscular thighs, points of hocks turned slightly inwards – not cow hocked. Bone should be hard and flat,

tendons should be clearly defined. Hair on back of legs (feather) and around feet (spat) to be silky and

fine.

Feet:

A good hoof head, wide, open heels and strong quarters. Each foot should be lifted cleanly from ground

with underside visible from behind.

Overall Appearance: 

The best Clydesdales combine size and weight with great activity and a tractable disposition.