10/22/2026
I think when people hear the word “Draftcross” they immediately think big lazy dog. That is not true for all. I love a Clyde Cross I really do, but after owning, raising and training several now I have found out they CAN be reactive, sensitive and have high energy. (And before you come at me, This is some clydes. We did have a stallion (Max) who was pretty laid back and his babies have been laid back also. )
Seen here is Kali after she settled down. But any movement or noise made, she would take off. Driving she was more head up and trotting. So our goal is to get her relaxed as the owner wants a calm trail riding partner. This filly is by our friends Clyde stallion we used our first year of breeding. She is that style of Clyde. These take a lot longer to train and you can lose their trust in one tiny mistake. They are really smart. I do like them as they move off very easily and they pick up on everything quickly. You can do a lot with them performance wise. Driving, roping, jumping, hard trails, they will go all day. Clients vary as in some want this style for the fox hunting, eventing, roping and even dressage. But keep in mind, they are not your d***y laid back Draftcross 😎
