Thursday, March 1, 2012

Clydesdale

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"Horses to be 'mane' stars of the show"

Gale World History in Context

COST: $1,000-5,000
DISCIPLINES: Mainly used for parades, pulling carts, ect.  (draft horse)
ORIGIN:  ClydesdaleScotland

-The nicest Clydesdale horses will be shown in Lanarkshire, England.
- More than 60 of the nicest Clydesdales will be there to show. 
- Clydesdales are used for pulling carts
-Obstacle courses are events that the horses do. 
- "Clydesdales are the gentle giants of the horse world"
-Free pony rides!
The Heavy Horse Show is at the National Museum of Rural Life


1. Why do bigger horses cost less?
2. What makes them cost lest?
3. Why are Clydesdales only used for pulling carts?

1 comment:

  1. That is a very good question. I agree with your question, Why do draft horses cost less?. It really makes me think about the costs differing for all types of horses. YAY HORSES!!!

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