The Draft Horse Journal

The Draft Horse Journal The World's Foremost Heavy Horse & Mule Publication, Established 1964 Subscription Information
U.S. Both horse numbers and horse use plummeted.

Rates:
1 year - $40.00
2 years - $72.00

Canadian Rates
1 year - $45.00
2 years - $82.00

2 Recent back issues - $25 (U.S.) $33 (Canada) *Includes Shipping

*Back issues are available*

-History of The Draft Horse Journal-
The post-WW II years were not kind to the draft horse and mule. The number of animals being exhibited dwindled and many shows dropped heavy horses altogether. The industry n

eeded a boost and it got one when the first issue of The Draft Horse Journal was published in May 1964. New interest was stimulated and the heavy horse has since made a convincing resurgence. From the 28 pages in the first issue to over 200 in recent ones, The Journal has grown, evolved and progressed right along with the draft horse trade. In addition to the magazine’s traditional content, covering breeding, raising, showing, selling and using all breeds of heavy horses, the modern version includes veterinary advice from “America’s Draft Horse Vet,” Dr. A.J. Neumann; legal advice from Ken Sandoe; and in-depth features from Bruce Roy. Feature articles address horse and mule logging, PMU ranching, horsemanship clinics, modern equipment, bloodline profiles and more, written by some of the best in the business. The Journal’s sale and show coverage is unequalled. The Draft Horse Journal continues to serve as a central clearinghouse for buyers and sellers and prides itself on possessing the largest, most comprehensive base of advertisers related to heavy horses and mules anywhere, anytime. If you can’t find it in The Journal, chances are you don’t need it. If you’re into heavy horses, there’s no better value for your advertising dollar. Though most content pertains to North America, The Journal also occasionally includes features from overseas, import and export news, international tours, etc. The Journal’s circulation base includes subscribers from over 20 foreign countries in addition to all 50 states and all provinces of Canada and constitutes the largest heavy horse audience in the world. From the dark years of the ‘50s and ‘60s to the booming years of the 1980s & ‘90s, The Draft Horse Journal has been keeping horse people united, informed, educated, entertained and interested. The industry will, no doubt, continue to evolve and you can count on The Journal to be there to record it ... and evolve right along with it. If you work, breed, exhibit, pull, log, trade or simply admire heavy horses, The Journal should be coming to your
mailbox.

Lovely horses in a lovely era.
11/15/2025

Lovely horses in a lovely era.

To all of our Veterans, thank you.
11/12/2025

To all of our Veterans, thank you.

Zach Odom was featured in the Autumn issue with his draft mules that he logs with, and for those who know him, he's a de...
11/04/2025

Zach Odom was featured in the Autumn issue with his draft mules that he logs with, and for those who know him, he's a delight. He had this to say about the picture: "Some say I was laying down on the job. Well, y’all should’ve seen all those other fellers on their fancy dancy riding plows sitting around taking it easy lol. I didn’t have anywhere to sit daggum it!"

Hayden Downs with Bandit & Rocky 1st place heavies Cedar City, UT 10-25-25. Photo credit Julie Palmer.
10/27/2025

Hayden Downs with Bandit & Rocky 1st place heavies Cedar City, UT 10-25-25. Photo credit Julie Palmer.

Taylor Coleman drives for Strawberry Lane Percherons during the Triple Crown in Ontario, Canada.
10/27/2025

Taylor Coleman drives for Strawberry Lane Percherons during the Triple Crown in Ontario, Canada.

Pickering & Burton Brothers; Prince George, BC, Canada & Columbia, KY. From the MEC Shipshewana. First overweight.
10/27/2025

Pickering & Burton Brothers; Prince George, BC, Canada & Columbia, KY. From the MEC Shipshewana. First overweight.

BP Veronica. 🏆 Champion Percheron mare and Best of Show all breed TLA Classic halter show. This 2 yr old mare is by BP T...
10/13/2025

BP Veronica. 🏆 Champion Percheron mare and Best of Show all breed TLA Classic halter show. This 2 yr old mare is by BP Titan and out of BP Victory, and is owned by Braxtyn Burger. Summit Photo.

The World Clydesdale Show boasted 36 entries for youth cart. What a turnout. 📷 Michelle Randolph
10/08/2025

The World Clydesdale Show boasted 36 entries for youth cart. What a turnout. 📷 Michelle Randolph

This gives you an idea of youth participation during the World Clydesdale Show in Springfield, IL. 📷 Michelle Randolph
10/08/2025

This gives you an idea of youth participation during the World Clydesdale Show in Springfield, IL. 📷 Michelle Randolph

Youth exhibition at the World Clydesdale Show in Springfield, IL. 📷 Michelle Randolph.
10/08/2025

Youth exhibition at the World Clydesdale Show in Springfield, IL. 📷 Michelle Randolph.

World Clydesdale Show pins the winner of both dressage classes, MM Marq Twain, owned and ridden by Chantae Erickson.
10/04/2025

World Clydesdale Show pins the winner of both dressage classes, MM Marq Twain, owned and ridden by Chantae Erickson.

Shires on deck at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Most of the Northeast Shires staff are youth who are learnin...
10/04/2025

Shires on deck at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Most of the Northeast Shires staff are youth who are learning about draft horses under the direction of owner, Charity Harmon.

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Subscription Information U.S. Rates: 1 year - $40.00 2 years - $72.00 Canada/Foreign Rates: 1 year - $45.00 2 years - $82.00 2 Recent back issues - $25 (U.S.) $33 (Canada) *Includes Shipping *Back issues are available* -History of The Draft Horse Journal- The post-WW II years were not kind to the draft horse and mule. Both horse numbers and horse use plummeted. The number of animals being exhibited dwindled and many shows dropped heavy horses altogether. The industry needed a boost and it got one when the first issue of The Draft Horse Journal was published in May 1964. New interest was stimulated and the heavy horse has since made a convincing resurgence. From the 28 pages in the first issue to over 200 in recent ones, The Journal has grown, evolved and progressed right along with the draft horse trade. In addition to the magazine’s traditional content, covering breeding, raising, showing, selling and using all breeds of heavy horses, the modern version includes veterinary advice from “America’s Draft Horse Vet,” Dr. A.J. Neumann; legal advice from Ken Sandoe; and in-depth features from Bruce Roy. Feature articles address horse and mule logging, PMU ranching, horsemanship clinics, modern equipment, bloodline profiles and more, written by some of the best in the business. The Journal’s sale and show coverage is unequalled. The Draft Horse Journal continues to serve as a central clearinghouse for buyers and sellers and prides itself on possessing the largest, most comprehensive base of advertisers related to heavy horses and mules anywhere, anytime. If you can’t find it in The Journal, chances are you don’t need it. If you’re into heavy horses, there’s no better value for your advertising dollar. Though most content pertains to North America, The Journal also occasionally includes features from overseas, import and export news, international tours, etc. The Journal’s circulation base includes subscribers from over 20 foreign countries in addition to all 50 states and all provinces of Canada and constitutes the largest heavy horse audience in the world. From the dark years of the ‘50s and ‘60s to the booming years of the 1980s & ‘90s, The Draft Horse Journal has been keeping horse people united, informed, educated, entertained and interested. The industry will, no doubt, continue to evolve and you can count on The Journal to be there to record it ... and evolve right along with it. If you work, breed, exhibit, pull, log, trade or simply admire heavy horses, The Journal should be coming to your mailbox.