The Tinker has a beautiful, spotted coat, a magnificent mane, a full tail, and strong feathering on its legs. The Tinker embodies the powerful Shire Horse, the robust Clydesdale, the majestic Friesian, and the sure-footed Dales Pony. These horse breeds were crossbred by the traveling people in Great Britain and Ireland to create a strong, sturdy draft and work horse. At the same time, they placed great importance on the character of the animals, ensuring they were absolutely gentle and reliable. To this day, the Tinker is known and loved for these qualities, and is often used as a therapy horse.