Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clydesdale handlers Rudy Helmuth and John Clark groom one of the ten Budweiser Clydesdales that are in Natchez for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors. The Clydesdale will be pulling the famous red wagon in a downtown parade Saturday afternoon.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clydesdale handler Rudy Helmuth uses clippers to groom one of the ten Budweiser Clydesdales that are in Natchez for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors. The Clydesdale will be pulling the famous red wagon in a downtown parade Saturday afternoon.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clydesdale handler Rudy Helmuth has to stand on a bench to reach the top of the Clydesdale’s head. The horses are in Natchez for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors. The Clydesdale will be pulling the famous red wagon in a downtown parade Saturday afternoon.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clyde the dalmation keeps watch over the horse stalls Wednesday morning.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clydesdale handler Mark Fischer exercise four of the large horses in town for the Southwest Distributors’ grand opening.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Horse stalls complete with awnings and potted plants are set for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales who are in town for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Clydesdale handler Rudy Helmuth uses clippers to groom one of the ten Budweiser Clydesdales that are in Natchez for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors. The Clydesdale will be pulling the famous red wagon in a downtown parade Saturday afternoon.
Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Horse stalls complete with awnings and potted plants are set for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales who are in town for the grand opening of Southwest Distributors.