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Before Invention of tractors, the mighty draught horses were the pride of the successful farmer
Before Invention of tractors, the mighty draught horses were the pride of the successful farmer

Before Invention of tractors, the mighty draught horses were the pride of the successful farmer

Date11/15/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Before Invention of tractors; the mighty draught horses were the pride of the successful farmer. The majestic beasts pulled plows and harvesters; hauled produce to market; provided bareback-riding thrills and made the best fertilizer for the orchards. In wartime; the powerful and fast Percherons hauled the gun carriages and other artillery pieces. In cities; they pulled brewery wagons. Today; they; the Belgians and the Clydesdales can hardly be found outside a show ring. Don Brown (left); brother; Ken; harness up Percherons at Winter Fair.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112184F
In traditional dress, a group of Amish farmers check over draught horses to be sold at farm show auction
In traditional dress, a group of Amish farmers check over draught horses to be sold at farm show auction
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The title page reads: Provincial Agricultural Association of Upper Canada. Catalogue of the ho ...
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Color photograph of the front entrance to an area advertising a horse show.
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