ClaireBlyth
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OMG Darren, he is so, so sweet! Have you got anymore?
Clydesdale fans?
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DarenCogdon
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Somewhere in the vaults, aye... 
Ancient Hacker
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Hmmm, I'd hoped our DarenCogdon was down in the vaults in serving the best interests of this thread. More likely down the pub, perhapsSomewhere in the vaults, aye...
So all the Clydie fans find ourselves waiting for some kind soul to pop by with some appropriate pics to keep our spirits up...
DarenCogdon
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Yes, I was down the pub, but I assure you it was a necessity as part of my Penicuik Hunter duties....
Anyway, back to the Clydesdales! These were taken at an open evening at a Clydie breeder's yard in the Borders....
4wk-old filly:
Filly's mum:
Another mare:
My little filly friend again!
Sovereign
I like big butts and I cannot lie:
Lined up for the mock show that they do each year:
Ridden demo Clydesdale:
Chestnut mare, anyone?
And there's still more to come...!
Anyway, back to the Clydesdales! These were taken at an open evening at a Clydie breeder's yard in the Borders....
4wk-old filly:
Filly's mum:
Another mare:
My little filly friend again!
Sovereign
I like big butts and I cannot lie:
Lined up for the mock show that they do each year:
Ridden demo Clydesdale:
Chestnut mare, anyone?
And there's still more to come...!
Ancient Hacker
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DarenCogdon, I just DON'T know how you manage to meet all these beautiful animals and get pics of them. I am extraordinarily envious. Of course I don't have to scrub mud out of their feathers etc and toil to get them looking so magnificent. As a matter of interest, how on earth does everyone keep their feathers looking so fab? Sovereign looks like he's been to the salon for his.
DarenCogdon
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When I helped out at the local RDA a few years back, there was a Shire x Appaloosa that I worked with (yes, there are photos! ). When we did a show, it basically involved lots of warm water and plenty of soap for his feather!!
Although one of the breeders showing their Clydies at the Highland Show swore by good old Fairy washing up liquid...!
). When we did a show, it basically involved lots of warm water and plenty of soap for his feather!! Although one of the breeders showing their Clydies at the Highland Show swore by good old Fairy washing up liquid...!
FlaxenPony05
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When I helped out at the local RDA a few years back, there was a Shire x Appaloosa that I worked with (yes, there are photos!
Although one of the breeders showing their Clydies at the Highland Show swore by good old Fairy washing up liquid...!
Would love to see photos of the Shire X Appy please
DarenCogdon
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Anyhoo...
A few from the RHS from a couple of years back. One of the things I love about Clydesdales is the sheer variety of markings and colours they come in!
My mum and stepdad getting in on the Clydie fun!
And some Clydie cuddles for me!
A baby hairy monster!
And finally, an old friend...!
A few from the RHS from a couple of years back. One of the things I love about Clydesdales is the sheer variety of markings and colours they come in!
My mum and stepdad getting in on the Clydie fun!
And some Clydie cuddles for me!
A baby hairy monster!
And finally, an old friend...!
DarenCogdon
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Would love to see photos of the Shire X Appy please
Ask and ye shall receive! Here's Acey-boy....
This has always been my favourite photo of him:
For some strange reason, I've no photos of me riding the big arse!
Darkly_Dreaming_Dex
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Meet Jacob, my OH's very loved clydie x who is now on loan to a friend
Decided to have a go at some heavy show hunter stuff..
OK now dont take any cr*p from him..
so far, so good..
FFS Jacob....OH managed to stay on
Sweeet...says Jacob- this is much more fun
Escapologist- WTF/HOW did he get there???
His collateral ligament went in his off fore, he had £8500 spent on him with the vet inc MRI/arthroscopy/IRAP and after a year off the vet said bring him back to work...Jacob was NOT impressed..
i adored hunting him- the biggest hedge would feel like a trotting pole on him
Love this picture
Decided to have a go at some heavy show hunter stuff..
OK now dont take any cr*p from him..
so far, so good..
FFS Jacob....OH managed to stay on
Sweeet...says Jacob- this is much more fun
Escapologist- WTF/HOW did he get there???
His collateral ligament went in his off fore, he had £8500 spent on him with the vet inc MRI/arthroscopy/IRAP and after a year off the vet said bring him back to work...Jacob was NOT impressed..
i adored hunting him- the biggest hedge would feel like a trotting pole on him
Love this picture
ClaireBlyth
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Work darkly dd,
That made me laugh! What a mischievous horse, although he's a stunner.
That made me laugh! What a mischievous horse, although he's a stunner.
RutlandH2O
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Ask and ye shall receive! Here's Acey-boy....
This has always been my favourite photo of him:
For some strange reason, I've no photos of me riding the big arse!
Oh, wow...I LOVE him!!!!
DarenCogdon
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He's a good sort, is Ace. He was a logging horse before he found a new role as an RDA ride. I did have a large falling out with him after he binned me spectacularly in the middle of a field once, but I forgave the big sod eventually.
He's a nice big lump. Haven't seen him in ages!
He's a nice big lump. Haven't seen him in ages!
Ancient Hacker
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Dex and Daren - thank you for all the uplifting pics! I've probably mentioned before that I'm packing to move across the country, horses and all, so all the inspirational pics are really helping me along with the most tedious task!
Every time I have a break from packing I have a quick look-in and the Clydie pics remind me that I'm moving to an area where there are at least one or two Clydie breeders. So thanks for cheering me onwards towards getting this move over... and starting hunting for a Clydie or two. Husband has been told I'm not unpacking any domestic items (you know, silly thinks like kitchen equipment, cutlery etc) at the new farm until I've found my Clydesdales. And I bloody well mean it!! It's my absolute priority!
Every time I have a break from packing I have a quick look-in and the Clydie pics remind me that I'm moving to an area where there are at least one or two Clydie breeders. So thanks for cheering me onwards towards getting this move over... and starting hunting for a Clydie or two. Husband has been told I'm not unpacking any domestic items (you know, silly thinks like kitchen equipment, cutlery etc) at the new farm until I've found my Clydesdales. And I bloody well mean it!!
It's my absolute priority!
AdorableAlice
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Here is a half bred, clipped out and in training, Rio Olympics anyone ! She looks somewhat unimpressed.
Spanglesdad
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Hi Daren & friends, I'm also a Clydesdale fanatic, this is Mandy (spangles!)
who is a non stop eating machine!!
who is a non stop eating machine!!
DarenCogdon
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There's no pic!
Spanglesdad
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Having an IT crisis!
Spanglesdad
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Finally!!
Spanglesdad
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One more
Darkly_Dreaming_Dex
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OH rode a stunning shire x at Limpopo horse safaris. Apparently there is a shire stallion in SA in the non AHS area
AdorableAlice
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Finally!!
I love this picture. OH has just commented I look very similar first thing in the morning ! Size and hair do. He wants to watch it !
Emilieu
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Finally!!
Worth the wait
what a cutie!I'll need to stop coming on this thread, my poor TB is going to find himself with hair extensions on his knees...
DarenCogdon
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DarenCogdon
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A few from the Royal Highland Show, 2011...
Finally, I bought a copy of this from Angela Davidson's stand that year. Great piece of work:
Finally, I bought a copy of this from Angela Davidson's stand that year. Great piece of work:
Spanglesdad
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That's some fantastic pics, I could look at Clydesdale's all day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2prAccclXs
Check out the latest 2013 Budweiser Super Bowl Ad The Clydesdales: "Brotherhood"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2prAccclXs
Check out the latest 2013 Budweiser Super Bowl Ad The Clydesdales: "Brotherhood"
DarenCogdon
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Love that advert - makes me well up every time!
DarenCogdon
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Ask and ye shall receive! Here's Acey-boy....
This has always been my favourite photo of him:
For some strange reason, I've no photos of me riding the big arse!
Well, funnily enough, I DID see the big sod today!
I was out on another practice hack (prepping for the Currie ride-out on Saturday) when we went through the RDA yard. There appeared to be someone in the stables, but I had no idea who until Ace's big dopey head poked out from the side of the barn! He even gave me a short whinny as he saw me go by on Monarch (16.2hh grey Irish Draft).
Ancient Hacker
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DarenCogdon, Acey-boy was telling you he's had enough of the weather up there and he's moving to Africa, SOONEST.
This thread has made me wonder if I shouldn't look at importing a Clydesdale. I think there's only one breeder left here and it means a long wait. I prefer instant gratification, though I suppose it would take a bit if time to get paperwork, and have the beast brought out.
I know horses get flown routinely all over the world, but I have this picture in my mind of aherd of Clydies being shepherded up the ramp of one of those huge Russian cargo planes Well, a girl can dream!
And Darkly_Dreaming-Dex ... yes, there are a couple of shire-Xs around but again, hard to get your hands on. But gorgeous when you do find them. Was OH on a horse-related trip to Limpopo (if I may ask)?
This thread has made me wonder if I shouldn't look at importing a Clydesdale. I think there's only one breeder left here and it means a long wait. I prefer instant gratification, though I suppose it would take a bit if time to get paperwork, and have the beast brought out.
I know horses get flown routinely all over the world, but I have this picture in my mind of aherd of Clydies being shepherded up the ramp of one of those huge Russian cargo planes
Well, a girl can dream!And Darkly_Dreaming-Dex ... yes, there are a couple of shire-Xs around but again, hard to get your hands on. But gorgeous when you do find them. Was OH on a horse-related trip to Limpopo (if I may ask)?
DarenCogdon
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You could look into, I suppose. No harm in trying.