The Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival is a two day celebration of all the breeds of draught horses, the roles they played in the development of the Downs and their growing popularity as a pleasure horse today.
The Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron and Draught Horses along with Gypsy Cob, Drum Horses, Donkeys, Mules and working Bullock teams that helped clear the land, till the soil, plant and harvest the crops and haul the loads. They helped build this great nation and forged a bond that would continue for decades.
Generations of people have connected with these Gentle Giants that have become increasingly popular for pleasure harness and ridden horses as time marches on. Join us to celebrate the past and showcase the future of Heavy Horses. Bring the whole family and experience a weekend their sure to talk about for a long time!
The team behind the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival is passionate about Heavy Horses and we work tirelessly to bring you a festival that pays homage to their role building this great nation and showcases our wonderful region.