Gentle Giants explores the world of draft horses on the farm, in the field and in the arena. Hosted by champion equestrians Pam Minick and Kadee Coffman, Gentle Giants travels across America to see draft horses at work and at play. From the Legendary Budweiser Clydesdales to hearty Belgian draft horses plowing the fields. From the 6 Horse Hitch Finals with their gleaming harness and authentic hitch wagons to sustainable farming and logging, viewers have embraced Gentle Giants. Draft horses helped settle our nation - providing transportation and powering agriculture. Fans enjoy the 1-ton power of the Percherons, Clydesdales, Belgians, Shires, American Creams, Spotted Drafts, Fresians, and other unique draft breeds. Whether it’s the connect
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Episode 2 • Air Date: Nov 28, 20242024 Six-Horse Hitch Finals
A special presentation of the top 15 Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales/Shires making it to the Six-Horse Hitch Finals from Shipshewana, Indiana.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Apr 07, 2024Classic Cart Finals 2023Ladies and Youth Cart Finals from Shipshewana Indiana 2023.
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Episode 5 • Air Date: Feb 25, 20242023 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 3
The Drive Off and Championship of the Six Horse Hitch Finals 2023.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Feb 18, 20242023 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 2Coverage of the 2023 Six Horse Hitch Finals in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Feb 11, 20242023 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 1Meet the Drivers at the Six Horse Hitch Finals in Shipshewana, Indiana 2023.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Nov 23, 20232023 Six-Horse Hitch ChampionshipA special presentation of the top 15 Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales/Shires making it to the Six Horse Hitch Finals from Shipshewana, Indiana.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Apr 30, 2023North American Classic Cart Finals 2022Open, Ladies, and Youth Cart Classes from the 2022 North American Finals in Shipshewana, Indiana.
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Episode 11 • Air Date: Nov 27, 20222022 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 3
Hitches compete in the Drive Offs and we find out who is World Champion of the Six Horse Hitch Finals.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 20, 20222022 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 2Round 3 - The final 5 heats of the Six Horse Hitch Finals in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Nov 13, 20222022 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 1Meet the top 15 drivers of Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales at the World Finals.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Oct 16, 20222022 Six-Horse Hitch ChampionshipA special presentation of the top 12 Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales/Shires making it to the Six-Horse Hitch Finals at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Feb 27, 2022Classic Cart Series Finals 2021The top Open, Ladies and Youth Cart Drivers compete in Shipshewana Indiana.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Feb 13, 20222021 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 3Part 3 and the winners of the Six Horse Hitch Classic Series World Finals
Episode 5 • Air Date: Feb 06, 20222021 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 2Part 2 of a 3-part special from the Six Horse Hitch Classic Series World Finals.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jan 30, 20222021 Six Horse Hitch Finals - Part 1Part 1 of a 3-part special from the Six Horse Hitch Classic Series World Finals.
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Episode 25 • Air Date: Oct 27, 20212021 Six Hitch Championship
A special presentation of the top 12 Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales/Shires making it to the Six Horse Hitch Finals at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jan 31, 2021North American Cart Series FinalsNorth American Cart Series Finals, and Ladies Cart and Youth Cart competition.
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Episode 24 • Air Date: Nov 22, 2020Six Horse Hitch Finals 2020 - Part 3
The top Hitches compete in Shipshewana, Indiana 2020 (Part 3).
Episode 23 • Air Date: Nov 15, 2020Six Horse Hitch Finals 2020 - Part 2The top Hitches compete in Shipshewana, Indiana 2020 (Part 2).
Episode 23 • Air Date: Oct 25, 2020Six Horse Hitch Finals 2020 - Part 1The top Hitches compete in Shipshewana, Indiana 2020 (Part 1).
Episode 21 • Air Date: Apr 05, 2020Express Clydesdales at the Rose Parade 2020Gentle Giants follows the travels of Express Clydesdales from Oklahoma to the Rose Parade.
Episode 19 • Air Date: Dec 22, 2019Six Horse Hitch Finals 2019 - Part 2The Six Horse Hitch Finals from the Oklahoma State Fair - part 2 Championship Round.
Episode 18 • Air Date: Dec 15, 2019Six Horse Hitch Finals 2019 - Part 1The Six Horse Hitch Finals from the Oklahoma State Fair- part 1 preliminary action.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Dec 01, 2019Young Living Draft Horse Show 2019Draft Horses and the Fall Festival at Young Living Farms in Mona Utah.
Episode 20 • Air Date: Nov 28, 20192019 Six Horse Hitch ChampionshipGentle Giants Six Horse Hitch Championship Finals from the Oklahoma State Fair with the top 12 hitches in the U.S. and Canada. Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales thunder into the arena, competing for $100,000 and the World Championship!
Episode 16 • Air Date: Sep 22, 2019Parnell Ranch ClydesdalesJack and Michelle Parnell raise Clydesdales on their beautiful Idaho Ranch.
Episode 17 • Air Date: Sep 18, 20192019 Six Horse Hitch Championship FinalsGentle Giants Six Horse Hitch Championship Finals LIVE from the Oklahoma State Fair. The top 12 hitches in the US and Canada. Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales thunder into the arena, competing for $100,000 and the World Championship!
Episode 15 • Air Date: Jun 23, 2019Draft Horse Seminar at RFD TV The RanchLearning to care for, harness and hitch draft horses at RFD TV The Ranch in New Mexico
Episode 14 • Air Date: Jun 09, 2019A Day in the Life of the Budweiser ClydesdalesThe Budweiser Clydesdales hitch up and showcase in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Episode 13 • Air Date: Jun 02, 2019Draft Horses at the Tournament of Roses 2019Gentle Giants showcases draft horses at Equestfest and the Tournament of Roses Parade
Episode 1 • Air Date: May 06, 2019Rose Parade 2018The Draft Horses in the Rose Parade and at Equestfest 2018
Episode 12 • Air Date: Feb 03, 2019World Percheron Congress 2018The World Percheron Congress from Des Moines Iowa is a gathering of Percheron Horses from around the world
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jan 06, 2019Clydesdale World Show part 2See the popular Clydesdale 6 and 8 horse hitches at the World Championship Show
Episode 8 • Air Date: Dec 30, 2018Clydesdale World Show part 1The Clydesdale World show part 1 features Clydesdales under saddle, in halter, and showmanship
Episode 7 • Air Date: Dec 23, 20182018 Six Horse Hitch Finals part 2The Final Go round, drive offs, and the champion of the Six Horse Hitch Finals 2018
Episode 6 • Air Date: Dec 16, 20182018 Six Horse Hitch Finals part 1Rounds one and 2 of the Six Horse Hitch Finals and a close up look at the competitors 2018
Episode 5 • Air Date: Dec 02, 2018Young Living Draft Horse Show 2018The Young Living Fall Festival and Draft Horse Show pays tribute to Gary Young
Episode 10 • Air Date: Nov 22, 20181-hr. Special - 2018 Six Horse ChampionshipA special one-hour presentation of the top 12 Belgians, Percherons, and Clydesdales/Shires making it to the Six Horse Hitch Finals at the Oklahoma State Fair.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jul 08, 2018Kentucky Horse ParkA look at the Draft Horse Program at Kentucky Horse Park
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jun 24, 2018Junior Draft Horse ClinicDraft Horse and Novice Draft Horse Driving Clinic at Express Clydesdales in Oklahoma
Episode 2 • Air Date: May 20, 2018Draft Horses in ArizonaTroy Haviland breeds shires in the Arizona desert, and artist Cori Troutt paints majestic draft horses
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Episode 8 • Air Date: Nov 12, 2017Britt Draft Horse Show 2017
The 36th annual Britt Draft Horse Show in Iowa is something very special.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Oct 29, 2017Ames Percherons and Scott County FairAmes Percherons at home in Jordan, Minnesota and their performance at Scott County Fair.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Oct 01, 2017Draft Horses in CaliforniaHorse Drawn Trolley tours of the Southern California Wine Country, and carriage rides in Old Town Sacramento.
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Episode 9 • Air Date: Sep 11, 2016Blue Ribbon Days Comes Home
Albert and Karen Cleve show off their Blue Ribbon Days Percheron Hitch to their hometown of Farmington, MO.
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