The North American Suffolk Punch Horse Association is holding their annual gathering this weekend in Jefferson, Ohio, at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Almost 30 examples of this endangered breed are on hand. Today they engaged in friendly competition in a log skidding contest, best foot competition, and an obstacle course. They shared knowledge and experiences among one another, and enlightened interested spectators about the breed. If you can make it to Jefferson, Ohio, tomorrow, you'll see

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Looking great!🐎 The iconic Suffolk Punch horses are being judged in the President's Ring on the first day of the Suffolk Show 2025 🏆 | BBC Suffolk

🌲🐎 Traditional Logging with Suffolk Punch Horses 🐎🌲 In a world dominated by machines, some traditions still hold their ground — and for good reason. Meet the Suffolk Punch, one of England’s oldest and rarest heavy horse breeds, known for their incredible strength, endurance, and calm temperament. Here, a pair of Suffolk Punch horses are working in the forest, harnessed to pull timber the way it’s been done for centuries. Unlike modern machinery, horse logging leaves a lighter footprint on th