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Making the Budweiser Super Bowl Commercials

Love between a puppy and a Budweiser Clydesdale is the too cute theme of this year’s Budweiser Super Bowl ad.

The gentle giants, known as draft horses, are easy to love. None are easier than the gorgeous Clydesdales that represent the Budweiser brand. Their Super Bowl commercial is among the most popular year after year. Now we have the opportunity to see the training and behind the scenes work via this additional video made by trainer Robin Wiltshire and Turtle Ranch. We get to see the hard work that goes into preparing these horses that charm the world.

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Two Loving Owners Who Created Dangerous Horses

Wild Horse, Wyoming, Usa

Wild Horse, Wyoming, Usa

The defiant gelding refused to move forward, instead backing fast and deliberately toward another horse and the woman standing beside him. He lashed out, kicking high and landing a solid blow on her victim’s chest He also hit his victim’s hand, smashing a finger. No doubt he intended to harm the other horse, but fortunately, that did not happen.

The paint gelding was barely four but plenty old enough to understand good manners. Unfortunately, his owner didn’t have the necessary skills to prevent the injury.  She wasn’t in control, so could not prevent the kick. She didn’t scold or punish him after he kicked. 

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