Branch News
International judges assess heavy horse breeds at annual festival
THE National Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Festival has once again shaken the earth at Werribee as the world’s much-loved working breeds were shown off in hand, under saddle and in harness.
Organisers this year welcomed Canadian judges Ray and Amber McLaughlin to officiate, with Amber judging the led Clydesdales/Shires and Ray the harness with Peter Strafford. Brian Scholes took on the tricky job of assessing the conformation of Friesians, Drum Horses, Gypsy Cobs, Fjords, Haflingers and part-breds.