Last weekend was the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull. I think I mentioned earlier that it was the first year that the Haflingers were there and they were doing their Haflinger and Hitch Pony Championship Series. The top four hitches that competed at qualifying events and had the highest points were driving against each other. So, of course I had to go watch!
Going to MGLI is always a fun time. We get to see the big hitch horses, all different kinds of hitches, baby horses, pulling horses, and do a little shopping.
Aside from the Haflingers, the coolest part was the farm team obstacle.
I took a couple videos and some photos, so enjoy!
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| He had "googles" around each eye. |
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| Haflinger line up |
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| My Woody! |
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| Brabants! |
Very cool!!!
ReplyDeleteSo neat there are so many driving events close to you!
ReplyDeleteSecond to last photo - what's the reasoning for only wrapping the hind legs?
ReplyDeleteBest guess. . .if they canter in the cart and hit their back legs on the single tree (piece that connects them to the cart).
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