ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Clydesdale horse

Okay kiddo, let's talk about the Clydesdale horse! This is a really big and strong type of horse that has some really cool features.

First of all, Clydesdales are really tall and heavy. They can weigh up to 2,000 pounds - that's like having 10 big dogs all at once! They have big muscles and long legs that help them run fast and pull heavy things.

Clydesdales are famous for their big, fluffy feet. They have long hair called feathers that grows around their hooves, almost like they're wearing hairy boots! Their feet are really important for them - just like how our feet help us walk, run, and jump around.

These horses are often used for pulling carts or wagons. Do you remember seeing them in the parade or in TV commercials for a certain beer company? That's because they look really impressive when they're all dressed up and pulling something behind them.

One more thing about Clydesdales - they're really friendly and social animals! They love being around other horses and people. Maybe one day you'll get to meet one and give it a big hug (with permission from the owner, of course!).