On the morning of the Calgary Stampeded Parade I went for a walk to peer through the fences at the horses as they were being prepared for the parade. I was lucky enough to find the spot where the tack and harnesses were checked before the horses and their riders or wagons were allowed into the parade. I was the only person on the sidewalk and it was a great opportunity to view the horses in a quiet spot. This heavy horse picture is my favourite of the day. I love the 'feathers' of the fetlock and the hoof struck the pavemet.
This picture of the Rodeo Queens is also a favourite. It is fun to note the attitude of the four horses. Two look like this is their first parade (eyes open, ears up and forward) and two look like they have been here many times (necks out, heads down, catching a few more winks). If you enlarge the picture, the queen on the front right is the Rodeo Queen of Australia; how about that!
The night before we had also walked by the holding area for the horses, checking them out. On the way home, the sun was streaming through the clouds and I took this picture from the zoo bridge.
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