Amish keep two types: draft horses (for fields) and light horses (for buggies).
Draft
Belgian — most popular. 800-1,000 kg. Calm, strong, obedient. Costs $3,000-8,000.
Percheron — slightly lighter, more elegant. Popular in Ohio.
Driving
Standardbred — retired racetrack trotters. Amish buy them for $500-2,000. Fast, enduring. Perfect for buggies.
Mules
Cross of donkey and mare. Stubborn but incredibly hardy. Popular in southern communities. 'A mule isn't pretty but it's smart' — Amish saying.