Clydesdale
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[-]The Clydesdale horse first of all gets its name from a river in Scotland, the Clyde River. Anheuser Busch brewing company, better known for producing Bud Lite and Budweiser beers, were actually the ones to introduce the Clydesdale horse in 1933, because some of the main ingredients for the new flavor back then came from the Scotland. They have used them in much of their advertising. The most common names the Busch Company gave their horses were Mark, Duke, Captain, and Bud. They would give them short names so during shows it would be easier to give the proper commands. [...]
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The Clydesdale horse was developed in the early 19th century in the Lanarkshire district of Scotland. This district was formerly known as the Clydesdale district. The purpose in developing the breed was to meet the agricultural needs of the farmers locally. The horse was also developed to meet the commerce demands for the local coalfields in Lanarkshire and to haul the heavy loads on the streets of the Glasgow area. The use of the breed was quickly spread to all areas of Scotland as well as northern England.
The popularity of the Clydesdale horse flourished in the late 19th century. This popularity led to the exportation of the horse to the countries of New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Canada. Remarkably, the Clydesdale is the only draft breed in its native country of Scotland. It also remains a favorite draft breed in all of the nations that are aforementioned.
Although most farms today use tractors, the beloved Clydesdale is still put to work in the industry where tractors are not wanted or are not able to go. [...]
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The Clydesdale Horse is the popular marketing mascot that is used by the Anheuser-Busch Company of St. Louis, MO. The horses have been the popular mascot since their debut at the turn of the century. The original Clydesdales were presented by August Busch, Jr. as a birthday present to his father, Adolphus Busch.
Mr. Busch knew a great and useful marketing tool when he saw one. The eight hitch team of Clydesdale horses became the national trademark for the company. In 1933, the Clydesdales began their national tour around the country in order to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. They began their tour with a first stop in New York with a visit to the governor who was responsible for the repeal of the Prohibition. In honor of his work on the repealing of the Prohibition, he received a case of Budweiser beer. The Clydesdales went on to tour New England and the Mid Atlantic states. The team of horses even stopped to deliver a case of beer at the White House to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
It was in 1951 that the Clydesdales were first introduced on television by Anheuser-Busch. They were depicted by a team of eight Clydesdales that were pulling a wagon of beer in the commercial. [...]
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When we think of motherhood, a horse may not be the first thing that comes to our mind. But the Clydesdale mare could give any good mother a run for her money. In fact, except for the size difference and the fact that she walks on four legs, you may think that the Clydesdale mare was a human mother. Of course, size is relative and for a Clydesdale, she does retain her girlish figure.
The Clydesdale mare is unique in the equestrian world as she is an extremely patient mother to her children. After a pregnancy that lasts for approximately eleven months, the foals are born and may weigh up to 180 pounds. This is definitely not a birth for a lightweight mother. The mare will wait with a great deal of patience for the foal to begin nursing. The mare instinctively understands that this first milk is the most important for the young foal. The initial nursing provides the foal with colostrum which contains the antibodies the foal needs to protect it from illness while its own immune system is strengthened. [...]
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