A tribute to the Clydesdale Horse

Tribute to Clydesdale horses, Angaston, South Australia

When travelling from home through the famous wine region of the Barossa Valley here in South Australia we regularly go through the old town of Angaston. This region was settled by German settlers escaping religious persecution in their home lands and included my forebears in their number.

We often stop in the park at the western end of the main street to have a break or a cuppa and sometimes even lunch. The bakery in the main street is also a favourite stopover place. The park has a wonderful tribute to the Clydesdale Horses which provided essential help for the local farmers and businesses in the early days. I’ve featured this statute in the photos on this post. At the bottom of the post you can read more about these wonderful animals from the plaque next to the statue (click to enlarge).

Tribute to Clydesdale horses, Angaston, South Australia

Tribute to Clydesdale horses, Angaston, South Australia

Tribute to Clydesdale horses, Angaston, South Australia (click to enlarge)