you're gonna put that where?
Actually, the trainer was just dressing down after the parade - removing ribbons and do-bobs that are entwined in their manes for show.
One of the things that Budweiser does well, is to keep this awesome breed in the mind of the public. Everybody loves to see the Clydesdales - but not too many would be willing to take one home and feed it.. When I see animals like these, it reminds me of the misguided point of view that some people have of man's use of animals for work or entertainment. If it weren't for mankind's fascination - or use for an animal - it's days would be numbered on this planet.
No - I don't think animals were put here exclusively for our use - but in the real world we live in now, large animals especially are doomed if we don't take care of them in one way or another. Even if it's by simply setting aside enough room for them to survive - and that's no small thing these days.
People think it's cruel to eat beef - but if we didn't, it wouldn't be long, and there would be no cattle at all. It's a fine balance, but man doesn't share well with other animals if they don't provide something in return. Unfortunately for the cattle, it's usually in the form of beef. But it's also true for dogs and cats. If they didn't provide us with companionship and affection, it wouldn't be long before they all ended up in Chow Mein or disappeared altogether.
Clydesdales are lucky, in that we love them simply for their regal bearing and impressive stature. All we ask is that they behave themselves, and pull a little red wagon down the street two or three times a week.. I think they would agree that it's a great deal, in return for care and feeding, and a nice warm, safe stable every night..
you're gonna put that where?
Actually, the trainer was just dressing down after the parade - removing ribbons and do-bobs that are entwined in their manes for show.
One of the things that Budweiser does well, is to keep this awesome breed in the mind of the public. Everybody loves to see the Clydesdales - but not too many would be willing to take one home and feed it.. When I see animals like these, it reminds me of the misguided point of view that some people have of man's use of animals for work or entertainment. If it weren't for mankind's fascination - or use for an animal - it's days would be numbered on this planet.
No - I don't think animals were put here exclusively for our use - but in the real world we live in now, large animals especially are doomed if we don't take care of them in one way or another. Even if it's by simply setting aside enough room for them to survive - and that's no small thing these days.
People think it's cruel to eat beef - but if we didn't, it wouldn't be long, and there would be no cattle at all. It's a fine balance, but man doesn't share well with other animals if they don't provide something in return. Unfortunately for the cattle, it's usually in the form of beef. But it's also true for dogs and cats. If they didn't provide us with companionship and affection, it wouldn't be long before they all ended up in Chow Mein or disappeared altogether.
Clydesdales are lucky, in that we love them simply for their regal bearing and impressive stature. All we ask is that they behave themselves, and pull a little red wagon down the street two or three times a week.. I think they would agree that it's a great deal, in return for care and feeding, and a nice warm, safe stable every night..