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Departing Is Such Sweet Sorrow
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During the initial years on the road, the Clydesdales were transported by train. Cross-country truck transport was introduced in 1940. Today, the traveling hitches are on the road at least 10 months every year based out of St. Louis, Missouri, Merrimack, New Hampshire and Fort Collins, Colorado. There are ten horses that travel on each team. Eight are in harness when performing at any one time and the other two horses provide alternates for the hitch as needed. Transportation for each hitch requires three 50-foot semis. Two carry the horses, the third transports the beer wagon and other equipment. In this image, the trucks are departing town. I will miss them. Farewell royal steeds. Travel safely. Tomorrow-last post for this series-"Final Salute"!

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::Dunstickin
12/16/15 4:12 PM GMT
Bye-Bye!...it's been a grand series!....

You done good snapping all the glory in this show!
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::Ramad
12/16/15 5:07 PM GMT
It has been a nice and informative series Pat with all those beautiful photos.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::corngrowth
12/16/15 5:11 PM GMT
Momma, your excellent series hasn't only yielded good information and beautiful captures but has also made free advertising for Budweiser. The brewery should therefore give you a medal, Pat.
There's anyhow admiration from the Caedes friends for your done effort.
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::Jimbobedsel
12/16/15 5:33 PM GMT
Your series is a very informative, and very interesting. When I see the commercials, I will know more than the average viewer. Excellent shot, Pat.
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.0930_23
12/16/15 6:17 PM GMT
It has been almost like being there Owd Momma. You should know everything there is to know about them, unless you overdose on the product. :)

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
12/16/15 6:19 PM GMT
It would be so cool to see them truck'n it down the road, I have really enjoyed this series, and like Jim said I will now know more than most, and thank you for that. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.icedancer
12/28/15 5:39 PM GMT
Oh no, it's so sad to see them going to their next location. I've loved this series, Bravo - thanks for all those fabulous shots
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