Four-Horse Hitch at Richmond Fair: 2012

Nicol Belgians, Copenhagen, NY

The six-horse hitch class was followed by the four-horse hitch class. The same 9 farms competed again, with the addition of an entry from Nicol Belgians from Copenhagen, New York.

Nicol Belgians

Steadholm Farm

Allan Foster Belgians

Allumettes Clydesdales

And the winner is…the Karvelton Clydesdales of Richmond.

Karvelton Clydesdales

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Six-Horse Hitch at the Richmond Fair 2012

Reid Acres Percherons, Mountain, ON

The Richmond Fair, which took place this weekend past, is my favorite. That’s partly because there is such a great Heavy Horse show. There’s nothing like seeing all these gorgeous, huge horses, all together, and no better display than the six-horse hitch class. This year, there were 9 entries, bringing together 54 horses in the show ring. What a spectacle!

Here is a selection of photographs of the competitors. I thought that every team should be awarded first prize! Every entry represents a huge investment of hours of work, dedication, knowledge and skill, a love and passion for horses, and of course, money. The judge had the unenviable job of having to choose just one entry to pin the red ribbon on. She chose the Maple Creek Belgians, of Stittsville, Ontario. Thank you to all the competitors for a fine show.

Reid Acres Percherons

Trout Brook Belgians, Potsdam, NY.

Trout Brook Belgians

Steadholm Farm, Lanark, ON

Kelly Farm, Brockville, ON

Kelly Farm

Maple Creek Belgians, Stittsville, ON

Allumettes Clydesdales, Allard Family, Chapeau, PQ

Allan Foster & Family, North Gower, ON

Bourbonnais Family, Metcalfe, ON

Bourbonnais Percherons

Karvelton Clydesdales, Richmond, ON

Karvelton Clydesdales, Richmond, ON

And the winners…

Maple Creek Belgians, Stittsville, ON

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