About the Big Boy

One of the rarest horses left on the planet, the Suffolk Punch, or simply the Suffolk, is a strong and heavy draught horse that was bred in England and is the oldest breed of horses that is registered in the English Breed Society. Their lineage dates back to the 16th century, and have been trained to work in a variety of industries, ranging from pulling artillery to plowing fields.

With around 2000 left in the world, these horses are extremely rare. Their species is listed as critical by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy and the UK Breeds Survival Trust. They are still bred and managed by the North American Suffolk Horse Association, as well as the Suffolk Horse Society in England.

While these horses are shorter and stockier than the Clydesdale or Shire, they are meant for heavier work and generally stronger than the other two. The Suffolk tends to mature quickly and live longer than most, while generally requiring less feed than horses of similar size and stature.
The Suffolk horse has been quoted to "Pull a heavily laden wagon until they drop." -Thirsk, Chapters from the Agrarian History of England and Wales, p. 46

To learn more about the magnificent breed that pulls the wagon, check out the North American Suffolk Horse Association.