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Clydesdales - the gentle giants of the horse world

Clydesdales - the gentle giants of the horse world

Update: 2025-10-24
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They used to be a regular sight on New Zealand's roads and paddocks - the plodding but magnificent Clydesdales. The horses with the hobbit hooves are becoming rare and their personality, dignity and legacy have inspired Susie Izard and her daughter Cate Smith to help save the breed.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

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Clydesdales - the gentle giants of the horse world

Clydesdales - the gentle giants of the horse world

RNZ