Originally developed as agricultural "beasts of burden" in early 19th century Scotland by farmers along the River Clyde, Clydesdales are now mostly seen in draft horse shows or agricultural exhibitions. And of course, the best-known to the general populace are the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. (The original team was presented as a gift to August A. Busch Sr.,
Wednesday, December 16
Door 16: Dashing Through the Snow...
Not all of our Christmas associations are innately linked to this holiday season. So it is with Door 16. Call it the effects of marketing, but whenever I see those famous Clydesdales, I think of the holidays (probably because of a familiar holiday greetings ad in which they star). These magnificent animals have a rich history, however, extending beyond their current "celebrity spokeshorse" status.
Originally developed as agricultural "beasts of burden" in early 19th century Scotland by farmers along the River Clyde, Clydesdales are now mostly seen in draft horse shows or agricultural exhibitions. And of course, the best-known to the general populace are the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. (The original team was presented as a gift to August A. Busch Sr.,
Originally developed as agricultural "beasts of burden" in early 19th century Scotland by farmers along the River Clyde, Clydesdales are now mostly seen in draft horse shows or agricultural exhibitions. And of course, the best-known to the general populace are the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. (The original team was presented as a gift to August A. Busch Sr.,
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