than the other breeds and is almost always chestnut 
in color. He stands from 15 to 16 hands in height and 
weighs up to 2000 pounds, which makes his body ap¬ 
pear too heavy for the legs. For this reason, he is re¬ 
ferred to as the Suffolk Punch. 
These draft horse breeds are known as the “heavy” 
horses, while the other breeds are called the “light” 
horses. 
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