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WELCOME TO THE REDD BARNEY RANCH
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a few short years, Larry and Annette have become fully immersed in the
world of Clydesdales. Activities at the Redd Barney Ranch are constant
and change with the seasons. January’s cold weather marks the start
of the foaling season and typically finds two or three spindly-legged
new colts wobbling through the snow. The breeding season is in full swing
well before the first daffodils start to bloom. Summer brings the show
circuit and a rigorous travel schedule which includes Utah, Washington
state and California. It takes a team effort to keep the harnesses gleaming
and the trailers rolling, but the roar of the crowd, the jingle of metal
on leather and the sheer power and enthusiasm of their “Budweiser-style”
geldings in full stride make all the hard work worth while. Things don’t
quiet down much as summer ebbs and fall takes on color. The Redd Barney
hitches stay closer to home making local appearances in parades, rodeos
and civic events throughout the area. |
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Sharing the experience is an important aspect of ownership. Larry and Annette are dedicated to promoting the Clydesdale breed and the joys (as well as the rigors) of ownership. They make every effort to educate people about these gentle giants by opening the gates at Redd Barney to frequent visitors – a lucky few might get to ride on the hay wagon or participate in a training exercise. |
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Madison will echo with thunderous draft horse hoof beats in October 2011, when the World Clydesdale Show returns to Mad-town. The 2011 World Clydesdale Show will take place from October 20th through 23rd at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The event will feature halter, hitch and saddle exhibitions and competitions with Clydesdale draft horses, known as the “gentle giants” of the equine world. “Madison has treated us very well,” said Keith Mann, president of the Clydesdale Breeders of the United States. “The crowds are amazing, and the facilities are world class. Though we looked at several venue options for 2011, returning to Madison in 2011 made a lot of sense.” |
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Held every four years, the World Clydesdale Show is popularly known as “the Olympics of Clydesdales.” The draft horse show features hundreds of the top Clydesdale draft horses worldwide. The World Clydesdale Show was held at Madison’s Alliant Energy Center in 2007, marking the first U.S. appearance of the event in more than a century. The 2011 World Clydesdale Show venue was revealed earlier, but officially announced to Badger State equine enthusiasts August 7th during the 2010 National Clydesdale Horse Show at the 2010 Wisconsin State Fair. |
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For more information: Clydesdale Breeders of the USA 17346 Kelley Rd Pecatonica, IL 61063 Phone: 815-247-8780 - 815-247-8780 E-mail: secretary@clydesusa.com |
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