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Had to post updated photos of Tommy! He’s so handsome and such a good boy. I love his head shot, I think it looks like he’s smiling.
Glad to hear things are still going well with you and your boy! He sure is a cutie!
Yes, he does look like he’s smiling. Best wishes to both of you and thank you for sharing such happy pictures!
all mine are some form of cross
Have 4 right now, 3 of them broke, and have owned probably 5 more crosses. LOVE them - great brain, hubby horses, low level eventers/h/j and great all around citizens. Good luck…
That head shot is fabulous. What a kind looking gent he is. I dont think Ive ever seen a roan with such a blonde mane. That is absolutely gorgeous! Now I can see why you just HAD to go back and get him…Enjoy him!
He is ADORABLE.
Glad you guys look like you’re having fun together. 
BTW Most draft horses don’t have to be shod and most farriers will be glad to trim them.
That’s pretty region-dependent. MOST (10/12 called last summer) farriers in Northern Alberta refuse outright to do any draft…until you uncover the world of DRAFT farriers (who often refuse outright to shoe anything but drafts.) There are enough horses around to keep the farriers busy…they can afford to be choosy.
To the OP, glad you found a horse who makes you happy, I wish you all the best! I regret every day giving away my Clydesdale mare…even though she is kind of in a horsey-heaven type of retirement home! I brought her to the Rocky Mountains 2 years ago and she trekked along with the light horses absolutely stunning me again and again with her surefootedness and ability. Bonus, when crossing rivers with the draft, you never worry about being washed away, and usually your feet stay dry than the people on their light trail horses 
I trail rode her everywhere! She didn’t even need shoes on the asphalt around home.
My mare was a wash out as a driving horse, and she got a second career with me doing exactly what you describe, local shows and trail rides. I’d not hesitate to buy a draft again for that level of riding work. It was tough for her to really get up under herself and on the bit and took a LOT of rider effort…so progressing through the levels would have been tough…but let’s be realistic, our potential was just as limited by the rider as the horse :lol:
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My 17.1h ClydeX is by far the most athletic horse I’ve owned out of many light breeds. He has a wonderful mind, will jump anything you put in front of him, yet has the collection for upper-level dressage.
I also owned a full 17.2h Percheron gelding that was superb on trails, and would not tire that easily. He would also jump well, even though I used him mostly for lower-level dressage, and trails.
Of course it depends on the horse, but I think drafts and draft crosses are truly amazing athletes. I’d give your guy a go!
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I have an Irish Draught who I love. He is totally steady on the trails. He also does low level dressage and eventing. He is truly a good citizen.[/QUOTE]
Oh man, someone else with an ID! I saw your post and I had to say something. I to have a part-bred Irish Draught, and I was thinking of doing novice competitive rides with him. Have you ridden yours in any competive rides?
What a cutie!
I love drafts. Use to have a PerchX that was the sweetest horse I ever knew. She was honest and steady. She did get hot easy though and I had to be careful with her on competitive trail rides and long trail rides.
CUTE!!!
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