Results: The Budweiser Clydesdales
Published on 09/26/2014
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On April 7, 1933, August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch III surprised their father, August A. Busch, Sr., with the gift of a six-horse Clydesdale hitch to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition. Today, Anheuser-Busch owns approximately 250 Clydesdales; they continue to be an enduring symbol of the brewer's heritage, tradition and commitment to quality. Which of the following are true for you?
I have visited an Anheuser-Busch Brewery for a tour
11%
193 votes
I have seen the Clydesdale Horses
27%
498 votes
I have in the past or currently drink Budweiser
24%
432 votes
I drink another type of Anheuser-Busch beer
6%
115 votes
None of the above
37%
683 votes
N/A
19%
348 votes
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Which of these Clydesdale facts are you aware of?
Farmers living in the 19th century along the banks of the River Clyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland, bred the Great Flemish Horse, the forerunner of the Clydesdale.
8%
155 votes
In the mid-1800s, Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to the United States where the draft horses resumed their existence on farms.
7%
129 votes
Today, the Clydesdales are used primarily for breeding and show.
21%
382 votes
To qualify for one of the traveling hitches, a Budweiser Clydesdale must be a gelding at least 4 years of age, stand 72 inches at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, have a bay coat,four white legs
5%
90 votes
Each hitch horse will consume as much as 20 to 25 quarts of whole grains, minerals and vitamins, 50 to 60 pounds of hay, and 30 gallons of water per day.
4%
67 votes
The Budweiser Clydesdales can be viewed at the Anheuser-Busch breweries in St. Louis, Mo., Merrimack, N.H., and Ft. Collins, Colo. They also may be viewed at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis and at Warm Springs Ranch
7%
136 votes
Based in St. Louis, Mo., Clydesdale Operations is responsible for maintaining and scheduling the traveling hitches.
4%
78 votes
Thousands of requests for the “gentle giants” are received each year. Events are requested and sponsored in part by the local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler. Each request is evaluated on the type of event, dates, and history of appearances
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90 votes
The official home of the Budweiser Clydesdales is an ornate brick and stained-glass stable built in 1885 on the historic 100-acre Anheuser-Busch brewery complex in St. Louis.
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71 votes
Expert groomers travel on the road with the hitch. They are on the road at least 10 months every year. When necessary, one handler provides around-the-clock care for the horses, ensuring their safety and comfort.
3%
55 votes
Ten horses, the famous red, white, and gold beer wagon and other essential equipment are transported in three 50-foot tractor-trailers.
3%
60 votes
Cameras mounted in the trailers are connected to monitors in the cabs that enable the drivers to keep a watchful eye on their precious cargo during transport.
2%
35 votes
The team stops each night at local stables so the “gentle giants” can rest. Air-cushioned suspension and thick rubber flooring in the trailers ease the rigors of traveling.
2%
37 votes
Driving the combined 12 tons of wagon and horses requires expert skill and physical strength. The 40 pounds of lines held by the driver plus the tension of the horses pulling creates a weight of over 75 pounds.
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Each harness and collar weighs approximately 130 pounds. The harness is handcrafted with solid brass, patent leather, and stitched with pure linen thread.
2%
38 votes
Duke, Captain, Mark, and Bud are just a few of the names given to the Budweiser Clydesdales. Names are kept short to make it easier for the driver to give commands to the horses during a performance.
2%
45 votes
Clydesdale horseshoes measure more than 20 inches from end to end and weigh about 5 pounds which is more than twice as long and five times as heavy as the shoe worn by a light horse.
3%
47 votes
Turn-of-the-century beer wagons have been meticulously restored and are kept in excellent repair.
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77 votes
Dalmatians have traveled with the Clydesdale hitch since the 1950s. The Dalmatian breed long has been associated with horses and valued for their speed, endurance, and dependable nature.
6%
118 votes
All of the above
3%
51 votes
Not sure
13%
235 votes
None of the above
37%
667 votes
N/A
17%
313 votes
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Do you think the Clydesdales are one of the prettiest horse breeds?
Yes
57%
1039 votes
Not sure or undecided
21%
390 votes
No
8%
143 votes
N/A
14%
253 votes
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If you are partial to Budweiser Beer, do the Clydesdales have anything to do with your loyalty?
Yes
8%
154 votes
Initially, but something else keeps me coming back
5%
93 votes
Not sure
9%
162 votes
No
32%
587 votes
N/A
45%
829 votes
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