This past weekend was the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show. When I was younger, my family would travel to the State Fairgrounds in Detroit and camp on site during the Show. My sisters and I would assist in getting horses ready and pretty much run wild.

A few years ago, it moved to MSU's pavilion and despite it being closer, I hadn't had a chance to go (though my parents still attend and camp on site).

Friends of our have Belgians and they compete in the plowing competition. This year they also donated one of their fillies, named Tommie, for the raffle. (The winner has their choice of the horse or $500)

I adore Draft Horses and this past weekend has only fueled that passion. My parents, Andy, and I just adore Tommie. I'm trying to convince my dad to get her.

Pictures!

The nice thing about talking this for a walk is not having to pick up the poop! LOL!


Dad feeds Tommie


and then greets one of her stall neighbors. My dad is 6', to give you an idea of how big that Belgian is.


Susie


Chief and Babe


Babe and I


Percherons


Neil and Dad hook Chief and Babe up to the hand plow


Neil plowing with the team


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