On my bucket list & so close to home! I saw on Facebook, that the Budweiser Clydesdale's would be just a few miles from us in Plattsmouth, NE.
Banner in place~
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on a overcast, very chilly & windy afternoon! With temperatures in the low 50's & the stiff wind, it felt downright cold! As Butch found a place to park, I walked up to the semi-trailers & watched as the horses were brought out one at a time to be harnessed.
Halter to Headstall~
At 2,200 lbs. & most well over 18 hands tall, they were impressive! The gentle giants of the horse world live up to their reputation.
So willing~
As the tack went on, each horse knew the routine.
Keeping a close eye on the rest of the hitch :-)
Every horse knew his place & kept perfectly calm in the ever growing crowd of people that soon surrounded the small compound that the trucks & trailers provided.
The hardware was sleek & simple in design. These big guys are so well trained that the task went smoothly.
Chain, hooks & stainless~
It took quite a while for each of the eight horses to be led out, tacked up & then moved over to the wagon & hitched in place.
Leading by the halter~
The wagon itself was spotless! There are three hitches that perform across the country.
The tack too, mostly beta & bio-thane, much easier to clean than the leather of old. I'm sure it holds up to the rigors of weather & a busy show schedule.
Black, gold & red - tasteful!
As horsemen, their intent is to highlight the horses with tasteful, beautiful tack, not detract from their beauty. All were perfectly fit. I moved up the hill to where Butch had found the the best spot to see the team move out!
On there way!
Even the Dalmatian was in attendance & knew his place on the seat!
Lots of reins!
The team made about three circles around the parking lot. I pity anyone who thought they'd do their grocery shopping! The parking lot was jam packed & the police had stopped traffic while the team was on the move.
Impressive!
Butch took the video below.
Really fun to see & a big Thank You to Lincoln Budweiser for bringing this amazing hitch to Plattsmouth.
