Eight Hitch Turn - Line Dancing II
A very impressive, all black Percheron eight horse hitch, done four-abreast, completing an initial turn pulling a large wagon on runners. One of the interesting highlights was that these eight comprise of mixed teams of four from two different owners and yet their footwork is almost in unison!! Taken Canada Day July 1/09 at the Bar U Ranch near Longview, Alberta.
The Bar U has a long history of raising purebred Percherons.
These amazing horses are bred for pulling heavy loads and have huge feet with hairy fetlocks, strong necks and shoulders and incredibly strong haunches.
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LjMaxx
Beautifully photographed Al.. Kickin dirt & all.~:)
Al Bourassa replied
Those eight stirred up a little dust in that dry arena with those huge hooves, pulling that runnered wagon like it was a feather.
~ Ademac
Great capture…...................
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you Adrian. I just love watching these big fellas operate.
Maureen Bloesch
beautiful horses, beautiful shot!
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Maureen. They are great subjects.
skyhorse
I’ve been awaiting for this one & it does not disappoint – awesome capture Al, aren’t they something?!
Al Bourassa replied
They truly are amazing! and Thank You for
“Eight Hitch Turn – Line Dancing II” was featured in Everything Draft Horse …
Al Bourassa replied
AND
Cheers, Al
Lucindawind
a wonderful capture with the dust kicking up !
Al Bourassa replied
I appreciate this Elaine. I’m glad I was upwind as there was a lot of dust from this action.
Lisawv
Terrific shot. Beautiful horses and love how they are kicking up the dust. Great work.
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Lisa for looking in on my work today.
KatsEye
Awesome capture Al. I have to say I have never seen this either. Excellent.
Al Bourassa replied
Many thanks Kathy. It was quite a treat to see this.
Mike Oxley
Great capture, Al. These truly are magnificent beasts!
Al Bourassa replied
It is truly amazing how animals this size can move so gracefully. Thanks Mike.
J.K. York
you have a natural ease with equine subjects Al. looks like a modern day scene from Ben Hur. well done my friend.
Al Bourassa replied
What a lovely compliment James! I was lucky enough to stake out good locations for shooting despite the large crowd. And
Cheers, Al
Jamaboop
Terrific job Al !! Was this a display put on by the Teamsters?? They did that at the State Fair in CA and we watched it one year, they amazed me at how well trained those horses were and what a thrill to watch them work together!!
I love this photo!! You really did this right!!
Al Bourassa replied
Thank so much Bette. The Bar U Ranch raises and sells these horses so they had two owners bring in their teams of four and they combined them for this demo. It was amazing how eight horses, trained by separate owners, could work so well in unison. I have another shot to be uploaded much later where you can see all eight sets of legs synchronized to perfection. What a sight!
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Oh, and,
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louisegreen
Great capture Al, congrats on your feature.
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you for the kind words and
Cheers, Al
Jamaboop
It sends chills down your back to watch them work like this….it’s the same feeling I get when I see the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch working. It is just awesome to see!!
Al Bourassa replied
Thanks again Bette. They were incredible. I also have a shot for upload much later of the Budweiser Clydes at the Calgary Stampede too.
Al Bourassa
To the Horses At Work Group for the feature
Al Bourassa
To the Equine Athletes Group for the feature
Al Bourassa
To the Everything Draft Horses & Carriage Group for the feature.
Cheers, Al
Jan Timmons
What a great action shot and clever title. Their hooves do appear to move in a dancing pattern. Despite the different owners, perhaps they automatically match their steps? Gorgeous horses and a super shot, Al.
Al Bourassa replied
Thank you for the most kind words Jan. They seem to have an innate sense for coordination, and it must be mostly by sound as they all have blinders on.