http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spotlight-on-draft-horse-town Blog about the Calgary Stampede Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:58:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-21642 Calgary Stampede » Blog Archive » What’s Happening at Stampede Park: Sunday July 11 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:40:08 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-21642 [...] Draft Horse Town (new!): Draft Horse Town pays homage to the mighty “draft horse” breeds – Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons and Shires – and the significant role they played in building Western Canada. Plenty of hands-on activities and exhibits, and a close-up look at these magnificent beasts in action. Climb up on a carriage or “nuzzle up” to a new friend for a memorable picture. Draft Horse Town is located on Saddledome Lane, just south of the Saddledome and north of the Agriculture Building. [...] [...] Draft Horse Town (new!): Draft Horse Town pays homage to the mighty “draft horse” breeds – Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons and Shires – and the significant role they played in building Western Canada. Plenty of hands-on activities and exhibits, and a close-up look at these magnificent beasts in action. Climb up on a carriage or “nuzzle up” to a new friend for a memorable picture. Draft Horse Town is located on Saddledome Lane, just south of the Saddledome and north of the Agriculture Building. [...]

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-20483 Calgary Stampede » Blog Archive » Spotlight on: Sheep Shearing Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:04:48 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-20483 [...] yourself in the Agriculture Building (for example, checking out Horse Haven or making your way to Draft Horse Town), or if you’re looking for something different to see, check out the North American Sheep [...] [...] yourself in the Agriculture Building (for example, checking out Horse Haven or making your way to Draft Horse Town), or if you’re looking for something different to see, check out the North American Sheep [...]

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-20320 Reginald Tiangha Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:56:45 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-20320 Thanks Robyn! It's why I chose to take it on. I think there's lots of cool things that happen on Park that many simply don't know about. Trying to do something about that one Blog post at a time! :-) Thanks Robyn! It’s why I chose to take it on. I think there’s lots of cool things that happen on Park that many simply don’t know about. Trying to do something about that one Blog post at a time!

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-20252 Robyn Beazley Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:50:21 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-20252 Love reading all your blog entries Reginald! I worked for the Ag department the last 6 years and this year I decided to turn the page of life into a new chapter. I've enjoyed getting to know what new things are happening at the Stampede this year. Love reading all your blog entries Reginald! I worked for the Ag department the last 6 years and this year I decided to turn the page of life into a new chapter. I’ve enjoyed getting to know what new things are happening at the Stampede this year.

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-20186 Calgary Stampede » Blog Archive » Spotlight on: Light Horses and Horse Haven Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:58:59 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-20186 [...] on heavy horses (also known as draft horses), which you can learn all about by visiting Draft Horse Town, a new exhibit for this year’s [...] [...] on heavy horses (also known as draft horses), which you can learn all about by visiting Draft Horse Town, a new exhibit for this year’s [...]

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-20087 Calgary Stampede » Blog Archive » Spotlight on: Heavy Horse Show Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:45:47 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-20087 [...] be able to learn all about them by visiting Draft Horse Town, new to this year’s Stampede, where you’ll see examples and exhibits on how they were [...] [...] be able to learn all about them by visiting Draft Horse Town, new to this year’s Stampede, where you’ll see examples and exhibits on how they were [...]

]]> http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2010/06/08/spotlight-on-draft-horse-town/comment-page-1/#comment-19913 Calgary Stampede » Blog Archive » Spotlight on: Heavy Horse Pull Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:45:58 +0000 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/blog/?p=1232#comment-19913 [...] known as draft horses) have traditionally been used to carry heavy loads. In fact, if you visit Draft Horse Town at this year’s Stampede, you’ll learn all about the various roles that heavy horses [...] [...] known as draft horses) have traditionally been used to carry heavy loads. In fact, if you visit Draft Horse Town at this year’s Stampede, you’ll learn all about the various roles that heavy horses [...]

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