Cathcart Lofty to Represent Australia at the World Clydesdale Show

Further to Horsezone's previous articles about celebrity Clydesdale, Cathcart Lofty and his owner Samantha Weir, the pair are in the final stages of planning their trip across the globe to Maddison USA for the World Clydesdale show in October.

The 2011 World Clydesdale Show is rapidly approaching - and with it, the opportunity to play an integral and valued role, by being a proud supporter of what is envisaged to be the largest Clydesdale event ever.

October 2007 was the first World Clydesdale Show to be held in the USA in over 100 years. Known as the "Olympics" of the Clydesdale breed, the event is planned to occur every four years.

When more than 600 Clydesdales from around the world converge on Madison USA, the earth will shake and audiences will erupt. Samantha and Cathcart Lofty want to be there... to be part of this epic event and proudly compete and represent Australia.

Samantha and Lofty are currently looking for sponsors/supporters who may be interested in assisting Samantha in her quest and in return be associated with a highly successful and well known international equestrian who competes in a wide range of disciplines.

The quest is primarily about promoting an awareness on this rare breed and supporting Clydesdales internationally.

The Magnificent Clydesdale horses are a reminder of the pride, spirit and tradition that helped to build Australia.  Thought to be over 300 years old, the Clydesdale breed has played a vital role in developing early settlement in Australia.  Clydesdales were extensively used in Australia’s early days for pulling heavy loads in rural, industrial and urban settings, their common use extending into the 1960s when they were still a familiar sight pulling the carts of milk and vegetable vendors. 

At one time there were at least 140,000 Clydesdales known in Scotland; by 1949 just 80 animals were licensed in the UK and by 1975 the Rare Breeds Survival Trust had listed the breed as "vulnerable". Clydesdales have since seen resurgence in popularity and population, resulting in the breed's status being reclassified favourably as "at risk" with an estimated global population of just 5,000 individuals.

One of the most filmed and photographed icons, you now have a chance to experience them and help promote this wonderful breed of horse!

Exciting News!  Samantha and Cathcart Lofty will be featured in a segment on the ABC Landline programme, so be sure to tune in and watch Samantha and our favourite gentle giant.

Any guidance or assistance to help promote Clydesdales and Samantha and Lofty’s quest to represent Australia at the World Championships in Maddison USA, would be very much appreciated.  You can contact Samantha on phone 61 2 48 280335, mobile 61 2 0407238444  (the mobile only works when she's in town, as there is no signal at the farm) or email hayhillclydes@skymesh.com.au.

Quick Link

• Read Horsezone's 'Five Minutes With...' Interview with Samantha and discover just how amazing this accomplished young lady and her gentle giant really are!
• ABC Rural Interview with Samantha 
• World Clydesdale Show Blog
• World Clydesdale Show Information at Cydesdale Breeders USA
• Become a friend of Cathcart Lofty on Facebook and follow his journey to the USA!

 

Watch the World Clydesdale Show Promotional Video - Samantha and Cathcart Lofty need to be there!