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riences for visitors, they connected
with Cryderman and Greenwood
Farms. Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Director George Phifer was immedi-
ately taken by the Clydesdales and
their story.
“I've been lucky enough to see
Clydesdales up close. The size, the
height of the Clydesdales is just amaz-
ing. They're truly majestic creatures,”
said Phifer. “I wanted to share that
experience with people who may not
have had that chance. To watch the
reaction of people, when they see the
horses, is really something to see.”
Last year the Huron-Clinton
Metroparks were able to highlight the
Clydesdales at the annual fireworks
events, Michigan Philharmonic con-
certs and various parades throughout
Southeast Michigan. The parades pro-
vided the unique opportunity for com-
munities to see the amazing six
Clydesdale team. TheClydesdales pull
a completely restored wagon that
advertises the 13 Metroparks in
SoutheastMichigan.
“Our partnership provides more
than an advertising opportunity for the
parks, it provides an experience for
people and leaves an impression,” said
Phifer. “Greenwood Farms employees
are on hand at the events to interact
with the public, answer questions
about the Clydesdale breed and even
make sure you get a picturewithone.”
Cryderman agrees that the partner-
shiphas been great.
“The opportunity to partner with
Huron-Clinton Metroparks to spread
the word about their 13 parks was
something we were happy to do. Our
farm is close to Stony Creek and
Wolcott Mill Metroparks and we know
just howvital they are to our communi-
ty. Using our resources to promote the
park resources was a no-brainer,” he
said.
This year, the Clydesdales will again
be featured at the seven Metropark
Fireworks events and four Michigan
Philharmonic concerts, as well as mul-
tiple parades throughout Southeast
Michigan. At each event participants
can view, meet and even get a photo
taken with the Clydesdales. Event
details can be found on theMetroparks
website at
Horses
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The size,
the height of
the Clydesdales
is just amazing.
They're truly
majestic creatures.
”
