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Cambria, San Simeon, North Coast
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(805) 203-5350 • 2110 Main Street, Cambria, CA
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784 Main Street in the West Village of Cambria
800.545.5079 • 805-927-8200
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Holistic Pet Food Treats & Toys
Leashes/Collars
Grooming Supplies
Supplements
Travel Gear
614 Main St B, Cambria • (805) 924-1139
1121 Rossi Rd, Templeton • (805) 591-7002
571 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach • (805) 295-5011
779 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo • (805) 439-2026
The gentle Clydesdale can weigh 2000 pounds.
in the valley of the River Clyde in
Lanarkshire, Scotland. The breed
originated in the 18th century
when imported Flemish stallions
were bred to local mares. In the
19th century the Shire, another
draft breed, was introduced to
the bloodlines. Clydesdales were
exported to other countries to
help with farming. As mecha-
nized farming began replacing the
horse the Clydesdale’s population
diminished. Today the Clydesdale
is bred primarily for show and is
considered a vulnerable breed.
Clydesdales weigh between
1800 and 2000 pounds and
measure around 18 hands. A hand
equals four inches measured from
the withers (top of the shoulder)
to the bottom of the hoof. One of
the horse’s beautiful characteristics
is the long silky hair, called feath-
ers, covering the hooves and float-
ing in the air as the horse moves.
Another characteristic is the coat
colors, ranging from tan, through
reddish tan, dark brown to almost
black. Many have a blaze of white
down the front of their faces. The
famous Budweiser Clydesdales are
a specific bay color and all mark-
ings are closely matched. Bud-
weiser is very particular that their
horses match specific conforma-
tion standards.
Rates are $140 for the trail
rides. Tours start at $200 for
groups of one to four with ar-
rangements of $50 per person for
larger groups.
Covell’s is open Monday-Saturday
by appointment only. Trail rides at 9
a.m. and 3 p.m., vehicle tour at noon.
To book a ride or tour, text or call
(805) 975-7332. For more information
visit covellsclydesdaleranch.com or fol-
low them on Facebook or Instagram.
—Ruth Ann Angus