Budweiser Clydesdales Visit Turtle Creek Casino
August 25, 2009
Larger than life, the Budweiser Clydesdales are in town to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of distributor H. Cox and Son.
Here are a few fun facts about these amazing icons of tradition
- A typical Budweiser Clydesdale is 6′ tall and weights between 1800-2300lbs.
- Drivers must handle 75lbs of rein and tension to control 12 tons of horses and wagon
- The harnesses alone are worth $70,000
- Dalmations have traveled with each Clydesdale hitch since the 1950s
Check out these magnificient animals for free at the Turtle Creek Casino. They’ll be on display from Tuesday - Sunday.
Posted by Brandy Wheeler | Filed Under Attractions, Check This Out, Entertainment, Traverse City
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