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.
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-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
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Lots of pulls are happening; this is an excellent one at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton, NY.
06/09/2026

Lots of pulls are happening; this is an excellent one at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton, NY.

Show season is officially in full swing. Thank you Michelle Randolph for the great image.
05/30/2026

Show season is officially in full swing. Thank you Michelle Randolph for the great image.

Millerview Juliette is the current points leader among the Belgian Mares for the Classic Halter Series.
05/30/2026

Millerview Juliette is the current points leader among the Belgian Mares for the Classic Halter Series.

Youth Scholarships are available - July 15, 2025 deadline.
05/30/2026

Youth Scholarships are available - July 15, 2025 deadline.

World Percheron Congress is fast-approaching.
05/30/2026

World Percheron Congress is fast-approaching.

There's little doubt that this equine chiropractor loves his clients. From Unhitched Ranch, Brookings, Oregon.
05/13/2026

There's little doubt that this equine chiropractor loves his clients. From Unhitched Ranch, Brookings, Oregon.

Clydesdale Sunrise. Photo by Michelle Martin Randolph.
05/13/2026

Clydesdale Sunrise. Photo by Michelle Martin Randolph.

Shire National Show for 2026 at the Iowa State Fair.
05/04/2026

Shire National Show for 2026 at the Iowa State Fair.

Olympia and Cleo of Whitefish, Montana's Clydesdale Outpost.
05/04/2026

Olympia and Cleo of Whitefish, Montana's Clydesdale Outpost.

How many of you have witnessed the Madigan squeeze technique? Louise Krebs, of Krebsie's Belgians in Didsbury, AB, Canad...
04/20/2026

How many of you have witnessed the Madigan squeeze technique? Louise Krebs, of Krebsie's Belgians in Didsbury, AB, Canada, shares her experience: Our second foal born on March 25 was “off” right from his birth. We had to keep bottle feeding him and noticed he didn’t have the ability to “cup” his tongue when he tried to nurse and therefore could not latch onto the tit. Talked to our vet and decided to try the Madigan squeeze invented for dummy foals. We put this specific rope on him and applied 15 to 20 pounds pressure for 20 minutes. He very calmly laid down and stayed down for the full 20 minutes. We then took the rope off and didn’t touch him. He laid for another 40 minutes with full-body quivers. We thought we were going to lose him. Was pretty scary to watch. He then got to his feet, did a full body shake and walked over to the mare and bumped her bag and started nursing! We felt like we had just witnessed a miracle. This procedure re-enactes going through the birth canal and was amazing to see.

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