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Quiz about Budweiser Clydesdales FourLegged Celebrities
Quiz about Budweiser Clydesdales FourLegged Celebrities

Budweiser Clydesdales: Four-Legged Celebrities Quiz


The internationally recognized Budweiser Clydesdales are as much of an American symbol as the bald eagle. This is an informative quiz about the Anheuser-Busch's national trademark.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilady. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
lilady
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
252,659
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. On April 7, 1933, the first hitch of eight Clydesdale horses delivered the first wagon load of beer to Adolphus Busch, in celebration of the prohibition repeal. What location did this take place? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Budweiser Clydesdales travel some 100,000 miles a year to a variety of appearances, from state fairs, rodeos, parades, to national major events. How are these massive horses transported? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. To qualify to become a famous Budweiser Clydesdale, a horse has to reach certain limits. One of these requirements is its size. How many hands high does it have to be before it can be considered for the team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This beloved team of horses are well kept by expert groomers and handlers. Although they are groomed everyday, the day of a performance, the grooming goes into more detail. How long does it take to get the famous team prepared? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Although there are a team of eight horses for the hitch in a performance, how many do they transport when traveling? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Anheuser-Busch owns the largest herd of Clydesdales world-wide, with 250 of these powerful and gigantic beasts. Do they name all of their horses?


Question 7 of 10
7. There is another symbol nearly as popular as the Budweiser Clydesdales that travel with them on their long journeys. They even sleep with them at night in the stables. What legendary trademark would this be? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many hitch locations does Anheuser-Busch own for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What year did Anheuser-Busch introduce the Budweiser Clydesdales to television as their marketing trademark? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During a Super Bowl advertisement on January 29, 2002, a team of Budweiser Clydesdales paid tribute to a city. What city was honored by the famous horses? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On April 7, 1933, the first hitch of eight Clydesdale horses delivered the first wagon load of beer to Adolphus Busch, in celebration of the prohibition repeal. What location did this take place?

Answer: St. Louis, Missouri

August A. Busch, Jr. presented the red, white and gold, 1903, Studebaker-built wagon to his father, Adolphus Busch at Grant's Farm. This was a 281-acre home of the Busch family, originally owned by the father of Ulysses S. Grant. It was here, that the famous Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser's "gentle giants", were based. The federal government has registered it as a historic landmark.
2. The Budweiser Clydesdales travel some 100,000 miles a year to a variety of appearances, from state fairs, rodeos, parades, to national major events. How are these massive horses transported?

Answer: customized tractor-trailers

In the early years following the prohibition period, these horses traveled by train. In 1940, the trucking industry began and they transported them via a convoy of specially designed, 50-foot tractor-trailers, with custom built rubber flooring, vent fans, air suspension, and special cameras and monitors, so the drivers could watch the precious cargo they were hauling.

It takes two of these tractor-trailers to haul the famous horses, and one to haul the wagon, harness gearing, and other necessities.
3. To qualify to become a famous Budweiser Clydesdale, a horse has to reach certain limits. One of these requirements is its size. How many hands high does it have to be before it can be considered for the team?

Answer: 18

Other requirements for qualification are, to be a gelding at least four years of age, be bay in color, with white stockings on bottom of all four feet, white color on its face, and black mane and tail. And one of the most important consideration is a gentle disposition.

The Clydesdales must reach six feet (at the shoulder), or 18 hands high. Their weight should be between 1800 to 2300 pounds, depending on their position in the hitch.
4. This beloved team of horses are well kept by expert groomers and handlers. Although they are groomed everyday, the day of a performance, the grooming goes into more detail. How long does it take to get the famous team prepared?

Answer: 5 hours 45 minutes

It takes five hours washing and grooming the horses. In this time period also, they polish the hand-crafted brass and imported leather harnesses (valued at $5,000 each). Ribbons are braided into their manes, and bows are intertwined into their tails. The harnesses each weigh 130 pounds and it takes three men to put it around the massive necks of the Clydesdales.

This process takes an additional 45 minutes. The expert groomers are on the road at least 10 months out of a year. They provide round-the-clock care when necessary to ensure the comfort and safety of the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
5. Although there are a team of eight horses for the hitch in a performance, how many do they transport when traveling?

Answer: 10

They transport two extra horses for alternates. Even though the trailers are customized for the comfort of the horses, the team stops each night at a local stable and lets the celebrity group of Clydesdales rest.
6. Anheuser-Busch owns the largest herd of Clydesdales world-wide, with 250 of these powerful and gigantic beasts. Do they name all of their horses?

Answer: Yes

All of the Budweiser Clydesdales are given a name. However, the names are kept short to make it easier for the driver to give his commands to each horse during a performance, especially when they are doing their famous precision docking maneuvers with the beer wagon.

Some of the names have been, Ace, Andy, Archie, Bill, Buck, and of course, Bud, Captain, Commander, Duke, Jake, King, Luke, Mark, Mick, Sammy, Scott, and Smokey to name a few.
7. There is another symbol nearly as popular as the Budweiser Clydesdales that travel with them on their long journeys. They even sleep with them at night in the stables. What legendary trademark would this be?

Answer: Dalmatians

According to Jim Poole, general manager for Clydesdale Operations, a new puppy is paired with an older dog to learn the ropes and they are introduced to the horses at a very early stage in their lives. Each puppy is trained in obedience and the dogs and horses have created a strong bond, even sleeping with them in the stables at night. Dalmatians began traveling on March 30, 1950.

Although this breed of dog is mild-mannered and enjoys being with people, they were trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when deliveries were being made by the driver.

Their light colored coats made the wagons more visible at dusk, making it safer to be on the road. They generally sat next to the driver or on top of the load of beer.
8. How many hitch locations does Anheuser-Busch own for the famous Budweiser Clydesdales?

Answer: 5

The home-based location is in St. Louis, Missouri. The other locations are, Menifee, California, San Diego, California, San Antonio, Texas, and Merrimack, New Hampshire. At Grant's Farm, just south of St. Louis, there are generally 35 Clydesdales. From their breeding operations, up to 15 foals are born on the world-famous farm each year.

The U.S. Family Travel Guide Zagat Survey ranked it the seventh best family attraction nationwide. More than 24 million people have been guests.
9. What year did Anheuser-Busch introduce the Budweiser Clydesdales to television as their marketing trademark?

Answer: 1951

The first television commercial that portrayed the Budweiser Clydesdales, was a team of eight horses pulling a beer wagon through the gates of the estate of August Busch just south of St. Louis. This amazing breed of horses are probably the most recognized and beloved mascots in existence for any national company.
10. During a Super Bowl advertisement on January 29, 2002, a team of Budweiser Clydesdales paid tribute to a city. What city was honored by the famous horses?

Answer: New York City

Standing in the snow of Central Park, all eight Budweiser Clydesdales were facing the skyline where the Twin Towers had once stood. Each horse bowed and paid tribute to the 9-11 victims and their families. It was one of Anheuser-Busch's most emotional and touching advertisements they've ever filmed. To view this video, go to www.ifilm.com/video/2419141.

But be warned, the silence of the impressive beauty, grace and power these horses exhibit in the commercial, can be a tear-jerker.
Source: Author lilady

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