google_color_link = "666666"; Each horse has a brass plate inscribed with his name. In 1933, August A. Busch, Jr. gave a hitch of Clydesdales to his father in celebration of the resumption of brewing in St. Louis following the repeal of Prohibition. Missouri Lodging The 6-horse Clydesdale squad rose to 8 soon after the first hitch was introduced. asking fans to vote on Facebook whether to include the horses in an ad, compared if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav14n=MSFPpreload("_derived/st_louis_frank_lloyd_wright_houses.htm_cmp_galen-s-canvas010_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav14h=MSFPpreload("_derived/st_louis_frank_lloyd_wright_houses.htm_cmp_galen-s-canvas010_hbtn_a.gif"); } Three 50-foot tractor trailers carrying beer wagons, equipment, and ten horses are used for each teams journey. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Each of the Clydesdales handcrafted harnesses and collars weigh approximately 130 pounds. Isn't it sounds cool, right? Offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00am. horses travel to provide alternates for the hitch as needed. A tram ride through Deer Park will take you to even bigger and more exotic animals on the farm. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav21n=MSFPpreload("_derived/missouri_independence.htm_cmp_galen-s-canvas010_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav21h=MSFPpreload("_derived/missouri_independence.htm_cmp_galen-s-canvas010_hbtn_a.gif"); } Kids ages 6 and up can ride the Clydesdales and a whole lot more at Lodestar Farm's annual summer horse camps. Since the 1986 Super Bowl, where the Clydesdales trampled through the snow as a chorus chirped, where you tell Bud youve said it all, the Budweiser Clydesdales have been part of the big game. If you have ever seen a horse-drawn Budweiser parade and keenly want to know all about the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. Recognizing the marketing value of a horse-drawn beer wagon, the company also arranged for a second six-horses hitch to be sent into New York to commemorate the event. Enjoy Responsibly. With six Brewery Experience locations across the country, each location has its own story, providing unique perspectives on the history and making of Budweiser. Now, a Dalmatian travels with each of the Clydesdale hitches. // --> . The Clydesdales were initially transported via train. Missouri, where they are housed in a historic brick and stained-glass stable // -->