The Tinker contains the mighty Shire Horse, the powerful Clydesdale, the majestic Friesian and the sure-footed Dales pony. These horse breeds were crossed by the traveling people in Great Britain and Ireland in order to get a strong, robust draft and work horse. At the same time, they paid great attention to the character of the animals. You should be absolutely meek and reliable. Tinker is known and loved for these properties to this day. It is therefore often used as a therapy horse.