The Clydesdale Horse is a native breed of Scotland, founded in Lanarkshire, Clydesdale being the old name of the district. The history of the breed dates back to the middle of the 18th Century when native horses of Lanarkshire were upgrades in an effort to produce greater weight and substance through selective mating. Much care and forethought were exercised in the breeding, and over the course of time a type was  developed, which for over 160 years has been recognised as a distinctive breed of draught horse.

The Clydesdale has been developed into a handsome, weighty and powerful animal with an upstanding carriage and outlook, so that the impression is given of quality and strength rather than grossness and bulk.

The Clydesdale's greatest assets are its feet and legs which have been bred for their exceptional wearing qualities. Silky flowing "feather" and "spat" add to the beauty of movement of these horses. The colours most common are bay and roan with the characteristic white markings on legs and face. Blacks are less common. At the walk or trot, there must be good action with the foot and every step lifted clear of the ground. The animal is renowned for its quiet disposition.

The Clydesdale's great strength provided much of the power needed to build the emerging nation of Australia and in 1918 The Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society Of Australia was formed and the stud book commenced. Dedicated breeds attach great importance to bloodlines and over the years have continued to import stock from Scotland to maintain the standards of the studs and quality of the breed. Today, as a result, many Australian Clydesdales posses an unparalleled quality and purity of bloodlines.

The Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society continues to oversee purity of the breed through careful administration of the studbook. The Society operates throughout Australia with branches in most states. Contact details are recorded in "Links".

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