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here are many ways to get around Montana during winter, but none more
full of charm and history than a horse-drawn sleigh or dogsled. While not a common
mode of transportation, a sleigh or sled ride can be enjoyed as a unique way to glide
over the snowy countryside.
Horse-drawn sleighs are commonly hitched to one, two, or four draft horses. When
horses work in teams, the driver chooses two horses with equal strength and calm disposi-
tions to work side-by-side. Breeds such as Belgians, Clydesdales, and Percherons are classic
choices, as they were originally bred as workhorses — built to haul weight. These horses
weigh around 2,000 pounds each and can pull up to three times their own body weight.
by maggIE
SLEpIaN
Over the fields we go...
Lone Mountain Guest Ranch at Big Sky
www.lonemountainranch.com
Photo by Brian Schott
