Suffolk Punch
The Suffolk Horse, also historically known as the Suffolk Punch or Suffolk Sorrel, is an English breed of draught horse. The first part of the name derives from the county of Suffolk in East Anglia, and the word "punch" is an old English word for a short stout person.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | England |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q788030 |
The Suffolk Horse, also historically known as the Suffolk Punch or Suffolk Sorrel, is an English breed of draught horse. The first part of the name derives from the county of Suffolk in East Anglia, and the word "punch" is an old English word for a short stout person. It is a heavy draught horse which is always chestnut in colour. Suffolk Punches are known as good doers, and tend to have energetic gaits.
It originates in England. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q788030.
Sources: Wikidata (Q788030) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)