WHAT HAS FUELED THE DRAFT HORSE RENAISSANCE?
1. A growing ecological awareness that some of the tools and methods of modern agriculture are destructive, causing many to seek alternatives, among which is the draft horse as a source of power. 2. An economic crunch that makes home grown power, that runs on home raised fuel, which in turn enriches the soil in the form of manure, reproduces itself plus providing surplus for sale, and appreciates rather than depreciates for the first half of its life, look better and better. 3. Their beauty. The draft horse at his best is a spectacular beast. Once booted out at some fairs for being behind the times, they are now welcomed back as croud pleasers. More and more big commercial firms are also looking to the Belgian hitch as an advertising vehicle. 4. Nostalgia plays a role, albeit a minor one. Increasing numbers of horse-minded people are finding their pleasure horse in the form of a team of Belgians. Their good disposition and willingness to work make them great favorites on some of the sm
