Getting ready for the big show – photo essay

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Published: July 6, 2023

A family of four walks along a gravel drive, each with a large, haltered Clydesdale horse.

The World Clydesdale Show will be held Brandon July 19-23, and the Arthur family, who farm just outside the city, have been preparing for the show since January.

They are entered in the farm chore, riding (jumping, barrel racing, dressage and trail) and showmanship classes. | Sandy Black photos

Chris takes his farm chore entry of Bob and Vinnie out for some ground work. | Sandy Black photo
Hailey practises rolling, where the mane and farm colours are braided together as part of the showmanship class requirements. | Sandy Black photo
A new shoe shines. | Sandy Black photo

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