The Percheron is a celebrated French draft horse breed that originated in the Perche region of Normandy. Renowned for its size, strength, and elegance, the Percheron was originally bred for war, carrying knights into battle, before evolving into a versatile draft horse used in agriculture, carriage driving, and heavy transport. Today, it is admired for its power combined with a lively, willing temperament. Percherons are large, typically standing between 16 and 18 hands (163–183 cm), with some i