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"Brooklyn Supreme"
The world's largest horse at 19.2 hands and 3,200 lbs. "Brookie" wore a 40-inch collar and boasted a girth measurement of 10 feet, 2 inches around. It took 30 inches of iron for each of his horseshoes. Foaled in 1928,
he eventually became the property of C.G. Good of Iowa. Good's partner, Ralph Fogleman, exhibited the big
horse around the country, charging spectators 10 cents apiece. Brookie died in 1948.
 


 

Photo by Sharon Michael of Stallion Station's Kaleidoscope Farm
Gray Percheron stallion in show harness. Taken at the Nevada draft horse and mule show in
Nevada during the mid-80s.


'Lovesong Bo'
He is a 10 year old registered Percheron stallion. When I first saw him 6 years ago, he was a dark
dappled grey - he now looks like a different horse as he is pure white. He is definitely a gentle giant.
He is very well mannered. Jan

P.S. That's me in the picture with him. - Apple Branch Ranch - Unity, Maine
 


 

This is a photo I took last Sunday near Waterloo, IA of Amish Draft Horses resting on a
sandy creek bank. These are horses who really work for a living.

Contributed by Susan of Susan's Arabians and Pintos.
Thanks Susan!!


Bear Valley Miniature and Draft Horses
We farm about 40 acres mostly with our Belgian Draft Horses. Here are a few pictures for you to view of
our Gentle Giants. Our farm is located in S.E.MN. At the present time we have 5 Belgians and are expecting
2 foals next year. My husband Lloyd is in the pictures driving the horses. They are his pride and joy as they
are very hard working horses and very loyal to their owner.

Thanks to Betty and Lloyd Budensiek for sharing these wonderful photographs with all of us
Gentle Giants lovers!!

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My name is Denise Bell-Evans, and attached is a photo of myself and my 2 yr old Belgian stallion
GRAYHAVEN'S SPIKE.
He will be 2 yrs in June (2001) and stands 16.3+ hands at this time. I have owned many different breeds
through the years and at this time have Paints, Thoroughbreds and Appaloosas. I love them all, but I have
to say that if Spike is a typical Belgian, everyone should own one! He is quiet (even around mares in season), intelligent, kind, and much much more. Because of him I am now hooked on this breed and am expecting to purchase Spike's sister very soon!

I would love it if this photo could be added to the gentle giants page. I think it just conveys, somehow, 
the kindness of Spike and the breed.

Thank you very much, Denise 

P.S. I met my NOW husband  through RURAL SINGLES! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
 


I would be very proud if you place a picture of my 7 year old clydesdale gelding "DUNCAN". 
We are living in the Netherlands. I own him for a year now and I'm so happy with him.
Many thanks - Liesbeth Wesdijk.


 


I was thrilled to see the photo of Brooklyn Supreme in this site.  My father worked for Ralph Fogelman
in the 30s as a handler/groomer for these Gentle Giants as they were shown at Iowa county fairs and
other venues thru out the state. Dad would ride in the boxcar with the horses as they traveled by train. 
I'm submitting a picture of four other horses they showed. (that's my father holding the lead on the fourth
horse.)  He has named them on the back of the picture:

Left to right:  Tatton Coming King; Tatton Treasure; Tatton Blossom and Tatton Sun Beam. Unfortunatly
there is no date supplied but it has to be in the late 1920s or early 30s. I recall him telling of one of the
horses being poisoned at a fair; perhaps it was Brooklyn Supreme...I don't remember. He loved these horses!

Dorothy Shupe Sheehan
Phoenix, AZ

 



Another beautiful piece of art by Adeline Halvorson.
 


"Diggin' In" by Adeline Halvorson
 
 


Loyal Partner  by Adeline Halvorson
 
 


Thundering Hooves by Adeline Halvorson
 
 


A Moments Rest by Adeline Halvorson
 
 


At Ease by Adeline Halvorson
 


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