I hear similar comments about sled dogs. They work hard, and are some of the happiest dogs in the world.
2024-12-09 16:36:45
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Karissa :
If a draft horse didn’t want to, they wouldn’t. I’ve seen it first hand with the teams my husband drives
2024-12-05 20:10:49
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Shelly :
We did the drive your own carriage and had a horse named King. He was very stubborn and the residents seemed to know him. They kept shouting commands to help us out. Lol
2025-01-01 07:17:43
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Lauren Ashleigh :
I don’t think anyone can understand the sheer size and power of a draft horse until you meet one. They are absolutely incredible.
2024-12-05 08:22:13
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Bri :
Not just the breathing heavy I know draft horses well…If they are your main transportation there hoofs should be better cared for a farrier should be there on the island so many of there hoofs bad
2024-12-05 13:58:09
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dreamdancer :
Degree in Equine Science here. My name is a combination of 2 of my horses. Of all the videos I've seen of island horses, I've only ever seen 1 that I thought was questionable. Great care.
2024-12-05 03:15:12
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Jessica💙 :
they stop let them rest frequently and swap them out throughout the day
2024-12-05 02:21:44
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Amynicobee :
I live near the park/stables where the Budweiser Clysdales are kept and they run around in full snow in the paddock with icicles hanging off their faces lol. They're true work horses
2024-12-05 04:34:12
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Mark :
I never saw abuse, they’re well cared for. They do get a little ornery and have to be reprimanded sometimes especially with the 2 horse power. The drivers know how to handle these guys.
2024-12-06 17:43:04
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Bee :
My husband is in a power wheelchair and was born and raised in Michigan. We always talk about going to visit Mackinac Island every year but haven't done it yet. Would you say it's pretty accessible?
2025-01-06 10:53:00
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Kylie Breithaupt :
I had a friend who worked on the island only a couple years ago and quit because of the treatment of the animals. The animals aren’t out on pasture
2024-12-05 18:16:37
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Michelle Spurlin :
I’m a big horse person and Mackinaw is the one place I’ve seen where the horses actually seem to be so well taken care of. Great job to the workers!
2024-12-05 18:26:56
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maddy :
Is it true that you’re not supposed to pick flowers?
2024-12-05 12:49:01
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man.go.banana :
I drove a green “rent your own carriage” horse last summer and that horse was SO loved! I remember her so fondly. They were so happy a horse person came to take her out for her first “rent a carriage”
2024-12-05 02:55:58
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Mandy_CHI :
This account is so amazing! My family is from the UP (Keweenaw). Mackinaw is so special, the Great Lakes are beautiful and mysterious. I’ve sent your page to multiple friends now and we all love💕
2024-12-05 02:54:04
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TikToks Favorite Flamingo 🦩 :
Fun story when I was 6, my dad left me and my sister in a horse buggy to grab us ice cream on the island and he didn’t tie us up well enough and we had a joy ride with them down the main road! 😂
2024-12-05 03:03:25
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Nicole Marie Conine :
The horses are the most beautiful that I have ever seen. The tour guide said that they had to work in the stables and establish a relationship with them before being in the position to guide them.
2024-12-05 23:47:48
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Nathan Morrow156 :
The island Horses 🐎 are well taken care of on and off the island.
2024-12-05 02:47:07
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abigail :
as a resident, do you get into the "touristy" things for free or discounted? such as ferry rides, or access to the hill of the Canon? ect.
2024-12-05 13:57:02
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GiantDogsWithEpilepsy :
Is there an emergency 24 hour vet on the island during the off season?
2024-12-05 02:43:39
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