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Then and Now LAPC#199

Posted by anne leueen on

Back in the day horses were the only method of transport. They were the machines that moved humans from one place to the next.

Then Mr. Ford revolutionized how we move about.However the engine power was still called Horse Power.

Some automobiles even had a horse motif on them. This is a 1965 Mustang.

The work horses of olden days can still be seen at horse shows that feature the Draft horses and their carriages.

Belgian Draft horse getting harness on.
Manes and tails are decorated. So these ‘machines’ of old are still here they just don’t have to work so hard all the time. So my thanks to Journeys with Johnbo for the lens artists challenge of industrial/ mechanical I have stretched the topic a bit but it was fun to go back to “then”.

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  1. rkrontheroad says:
    May 26, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    A good bit of horse history. Glad they are not working so hard these days!

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 26, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      I’m glad too!

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  2. Kelly MacKay says:
    May 21, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    Great stuff

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 21, 2022 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you!

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  3. photobyjohnbo says:
    May 21, 2022 at 7:57 am

    We don’t have much opportunity to see these magnificent animals at work. Their job was truly industrial in their day as freight haulers. Probably the most well-known draft animals in the United States are the teams of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
    Thanks for joining in.

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 21, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Thanks John. They were the workers for sure and the Budweiser Clyde’s are still showing us how skilled they are with how they can back up, turn sharp corners etc as well as a big tractor trailers Thanks for the challenge!

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  4. scrapydo2.wordpress.com says:
    May 21, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Awesome, how these horses are treated today. Love your take on the challenge.

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 21, 2022 at 8:56 am

      Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

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      1. scrapydo2.wordpress.com says:
        May 22, 2022 at 1:57 am

        You’re welcome.

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  5. Lillian-Keith says:
    May 20, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    Aw, those horses are beautiful! I love how they decorated the mane and tails.

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 21, 2022 at 8:25 am

      I love to see the decorations too. Thanks for commenting!

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  6. Neal Saye says:
    May 20, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    I always learn from your posts, Anne. Thanks!

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    1. anne leueen says:
      May 20, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      My pleasure Neal!

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