stands 17 to 18 hands (more than 6 feet) high and weighs roughly a ton.
New River
Train ®
Preparing the draft horses for competitions and parades is no easy task. The routine begins the day before a scheduled event with washing and grooming. The animals seem to enjoy the water, as long as it isn’t sprayed in their faces or ears.
EXCURSIONS Since 1966
One Day, Round Trip From Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV and Return!
October 20, 21, 27, & 28, 2018 Come ride our historic, 30 car passenger train though the Grand Canyon of the East! Our train traverse the old C&O railroad along the New River in West Virginia through the New River Gorge. Enjoy riding in privately owned, historic railroad cars, renovated for use for excursion trains.
Braiding the freshly trimmed manes and tails requires a team approach. George stands on a bench to do the manes, using a practice he learned from a crew member of the Budweiser Clydesdales. Ted focuses on the tails.
Heritage: $179 | Premium: $279 Dome: $339 | Moonlight: $479 Business: $600
“So many people think we just load up the horses and go,” George says with a smile. “They have no idea what goes on behind the scenes.”
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Four horses form the hitch for the gleaming wagon, with each sporting up to 150 pounds of harness. The spacious horse trailer features four individual stalls for comfort and safety. Loading and unloading the huge animals is not a problem for the Barhorsts and their legion of helpers (mostly nieces, nephews, and grandchildren). “The horses seem to know when we bring them out that this is their time to shine,” Ted says. “You can hear them start to nicker as we get close to home.”
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The Barhorsts hit 10 to 15 horse shows throughout the summer , though they have cut back on the parade schedule, which once included 10 dates. The family has amassed many awards over the years. Hundreds of trophies line the walls of Ted’s basement, while more than 3,800 colorful ribbons decorate the wagon room in one barn. The amazing display comes as a result of winning accolades at horse shows and exhibitions as close as the Shelby County Fair and as far away as Toronto, Canada. Horses bearing the family’s Bar B moniker have been sold to new owners in 35 states, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Japan. “Raising and showing Belgians involves a lot of hours and a lot of hard work,” Ted says. “But we’ve made a lot of good friends along the way.”
**This trip will not be handicap accessible. Historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, like that used on this excursion, is exempt from ADA regulations under U.S. Code: Title 42: Section 12184. The passenger cars and station facilities used on this excursion were constructed before disability accessibility laws were adopted. Platforms, boarding areas, stairs, step-stools, seating, and especially doorways, passageways, aisles, and onboard restrooms may not accommodate all passengers. We will make all reasonable efforts to 4:27 PMdifferently Page 1 passengers who desire to ride this train.** accommodate abled
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