Temperament
The Suffolk is a horse of splendid disposition and easy temperament. He exhibits a ready willingness to work, great endurance and the quality known as "Heart", the inner determination to push on. The Suffolk farmer referred to this quality when he said he valued the Suffolk as "a puller of dead weight and indeed a good drawer." 

History
Of all the draft breeds, the Suffolk is one of the oldest in existence with records dating back to 1880. Crisp's horse of Ufford, the foundation stallion of the breed was foaled in 1768. 

Suffolk and Norfolk counties were the incubators of the Suffolk Punch. Being relatively isolated areas, the farmers of these counties developed a breed able to plough the heavy clay soil - not only with power but stamina, health, longevity, and docility.

Description
Chesnut in colour with few other markings, the Suffolk Punch is strong-legged with a short back. Having "active" ears, its face appears intelligent. The neck is strong and robust. Depth and thickness from the withers to the leg are essential and a Suffolk should be as deep in the flank as over the heart.

Height:
16 to 17 hands