a Suffolk Punch by quietpurplehaze

a Suffolk Punch

We were fortunate to have a tour of the Suffolk Punch Trust, a charity dedicated to the preservation of the Suffolk Punch heavy horses.

The first Suffolk Punch was introduced in 1880 to create the stud.

The Trust also works to protect other endangered species including Large Black Pigs, Suffolk Sheep and Red Poll Cattle.

We also visited the comprehensive museum and the Heritage Garden on site. A lovely and inspiring visit in the heart of the Suffolk countryside - not to mention the great photographic opportunities.
What a great day out and a lovely image of this healthy looking beast.
June 30th, 2018  
That must have been very interesting indeed. A wonderful shot of this beautiful horse, fav!
June 30th, 2018  
A gorgeous horse, it looks very well looked after too.
June 30th, 2018  
Nice image...
June 30th, 2018  
Oh isn't he lovely? What a beautiful colour coat.
June 30th, 2018  
A beautiful fellow and lovely light :)
June 30th, 2018  
Beautiful- fav
June 30th, 2018  
Lovely to see this beautiful working horse and a great capture. Sounds like an interestingt place to visit
June 30th, 2018  
Wonderful capture :)
June 30th, 2018  
Nice shot. Certainly looks like a strong horse!
June 30th, 2018  
Beautiful. My late FIL used to breed these.
June 30th, 2018  
What a beautiful chestnut coloured horse!
June 30th, 2018  
@thistle

That's interesting, Joyce. Where did he live?
June 30th, 2018  
@quietpurplehaze They lived in Suffolk Hazel. He worked them on his farm. They are such a beautiful breed. My husband remembers them well from when he was a small boy. Wasn't sure if he would but his long term memory still works quite well.
June 30th, 2018  
@thistle

I think that must be a good memory from childhood, Joyce. The Trust have a fabulous place with not only the horses and other animals but an extremely comprehensive museum. a heritage garden, tractor rides and a restaurant/café.
June 30th, 2018  
It’s nice to know the breed is being preserved a lovely photo too.
June 30th, 2018  
A beautiful capture of him. Such a glossy coat.
June 30th, 2018  
What a shiny coat he has. Beautifully captured!
June 30th, 2018  
A very lovely horse, hard working & strong. Isn't a Suffolk Punch a great name?
June 30th, 2018  
Great capture. Wonderful light.
June 30th, 2018  
Beautiful horse and shot
June 30th, 2018  
A lovely image
June 30th, 2018  
Such an elegant animal.
July 1st, 2018  
Awesome picture.
July 1st, 2018  
What a lovely animal, great that the breed is being looked after.
July 2nd, 2018  
Horse! Fav!
July 7th, 2018  
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