History
The Drum Horse was originally bred in England to play an essential role in the Queen’s Royal Guard. These horses were to carry two heavy kettle drums in addition to their rider who beat the drums while steering the horse with reins attached to his stirrups. The Queen’s Drum Horses must be strong and steady enough to carry these stout drums (often carrying an excess of 300lbs including the
drums and drummer), while calm and quiet enough to carry their rider through crowds of thousands of people. Breed Standard
The modern day Drum Horse is a result of breeding the Clydesdale, Shire, and Gypsy Horse, retaining the best attributes of each breed. The combination of these three breeds results in a tall, heavily feathered, heavy riding horse with a calm and willing disposition. These horses also possess the movement and athleticism to excel in a wide variety of ridden and driven disciplines with a striking beauty that demands attention wherever they go.
