Devastation as Clydesdale broodmare dies nine months after her colt from suspected public feeding
“We try to breed a foal every year and this loss has put our breeding programme back to square one”
“We try to breed a foal every year and this loss has put our breeding programme back to square one”
Clydesdales were once numerous in their native Scotland, where they were first recognised as a breed in 1826, and went on to be so desired as a working animal that in 1911 a prized stallion sold for the equivalent of £1m
“After he survived such an appalling act of cruelty, we never fail to be amazed and moved by the trust Boo places in us every day and we couldn’t think of a better resident to pay tribute to in our new animation”
The pair, who were part of the police escort for Harry and Meghan’s wedding at Windsor, have retired from the force after a combined 24 years’ service
‘It’s so nice to have the foal as everything is so awful at the moment’
‘The project will advance education by sparking local interest in the Clydesdale horse and Lanark’s agricultural heritage’
‘One thing I’ve learnt is that people who are passionate about animals also seem to be passionate about gin’
‘These heavies need to get out there and do more‘
50 classes and 15 championships will run over the four days, including in-hand, ridden, driving and dressage sections
‘On the way to the horses he had been a little bit quiet but nothing rang any bells’
‘We are always on the hunt for new horses and are asking owners to consider whether their animals would be suitable for a career in the police’
‘We feel it would be a great shame to lose what is an amazing and versatile horse and riding with them on the moor has given them an extra purpose’
‘We should not let down our grandchildren’s children and allow the breeds to become extinct. We are responsible’
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