Horses

[janeevans]

What is the earliest known breed of draft horse?

[Clanad]

According to one site, it appears to be the Belgian... here's their report:

Belgian Heavy Draft Horse, a breed of working horse, also called the Brabant for the area of Belgium where it was developed. The oldest of the heavy working-horse breeds, the Belgian heavy draft horse descends directly from a prehistoric European horse and the Ardennais horse. This horse was the foundation for other breeds of heavy work horses, including the Suffolk Punch, Clydesdale, and Shire.