A sizable 17-year-old Clydesdale draught horse fell into a muddy quagmire in a Kansas ravine on Tuesday, May 2, and required rescuing from Butler County Animal Response Team (BuCART) members. Amid drought conditions throughout large parts of the state, lakes and waterways have become soupy mud hazards for livestock seeking reprieve from the dryness and…

CAMPE VERDE, Ariz.—The idyllic setting is the American heartland as the morning sun peeks above a misty golden wheat field when suddenly, a lone Clydesdale comes galloping in—bold, majestic, exuding strength and determination. The narrator for the new Budweiser beer commercial is a middle-aged male, his voice gritty and self-assured. “Let me tell you a story…

Emblems of both strength and beauty, draft horses were once a mainstay of highly productive societies. They were powerful engines of war, agriculture, and transportation, without which civilization as we know it wouldn’t have been possible. Today these elegant yet strong steeds serve more often as show horses or pulling carriages—like the ones seen in…

One of America’s most well-known corporations markets a rather unique philosophy when it comes to the ABCs of branding. Starting with the “A” of Anheuser-Busch, adding in “B” for beer wagon, and “C” for several Clydesdales, the makers of Budweiser have been brewing beer and breeding horses quite successfully for almost a century now. Perhaps…

Out of the approximately 300 horse breeds in the world, some of the most impressive are also the most gargantuan. Each has its own set of unique qualities which allows it to undertake particular tasks. Large horses are commonly referred to as “gentle giants,” as they often display patience and docility, in addition to awesome power….