I was so thrilled to get the chance to play with the Clydesdales because they are like celebrities to horse lovers like me! I have always been a HUGE fan of their commercials but to get to meet them up close and personal was so exciting!  As the race wrapped we went over to the Budweiser display and first we got to play with the dalmation, “King” was his name, appropriate right? This dog was wild! He was running around, not really listening to the guys at all and acting like he was indeed the king.

Finally they took us back to the horse stalls, went into “Prince’s” stall and brought him out to meet Jamie and I. He was huge and magnificent! His temperment was very laid back and easy going and he politely let us do a mini photo shoot with him and King. I told the gentleman helping us that I had horses my whole life and how appreciative I was for this opportunity. He then asked, “well do you want to ride him?” My response was, “um, yes please!” He gave me a leg up and in a second I was on Prince’s back! What an experience this was for me, to be so close to an animal that I have admired my whole life. I will be forever greatful to that kind man who gave us the “behind the scenes tour” and  this was an experience that I will never forget!