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Grant's Farm is home to one of the breeding operations for the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales Hitch Horses. 15+ foals
are born at the farm each year. Carefully selected Clydesdale stallions periodically are imported from Scotland and Canada
to enhance the bloodline of these fine hitch horses.
Only the finest Clydesdales get to be part of the Budweiser teams. The physical requirements are strict. The ideal Budweiser
Clydesdale should possess the following characteristics:
- The full-grown Clydesdale should stand 18 hands (about 6
feet) at the shoulder and weigh between 2,000 and 2,300 pounds.
- The ideal horse is bay in color, has a blaze of white
on its face, a black mane and black tail.
- Most important, the Clydesdale will have white feathering on all four legs
and feet.
- All hitch horses are geldings, characterized by their even temperment and stronger, more natural draft horse
appearance.
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