Local Clydesdales Devastated to Learn Summer Vacation Is Almost Over
WATERLOO, IL — The JFP Equine Clydesdales were reportedly caught off guard this week after being informed that their lighter summer schedule is nearing its end.
Beginning in September, JFP Equine will ramp back up its fall schedule of hands-on Clydesdale experiences at our farm in Waterloo, Illinois, just outside St. Louis…
JFP Equine's Clydesdale experiences near St. Louis ramp back up this September — much to the apparent surprise of the horses.
JFP Equine’s CORE FOUR — FLAME, TORCH, ACE and FRED — moments after learning their lighter summer schedule is almost over. Negotiations ended successfully.
WATERLOO, IL — The JFP Equine Clydesdales were reportedly caught off guard this week after being informed that their lighter summer schedule is nearing its end.
Beginning in September, JFP Equine will ramp back up its fall schedule of hands-on Clydesdale experiences at our farm in Waterloo, Illinois, just outside St. Louis.
That means the return of our Ultimate Clydesdale Experiences, private Clydesdale Meet N' Greets and other activities requiring the horses to return to the demanding work of being adored by people.
Sources close to the situation say negotiations are already underway, with JFP's CORE FOUR — ACE, FRED, TORCH and FLAME — taking the lead on behalf of the herd.
"They've gotten pretty comfortable," said one JFP Equine representative. "Breakfast. Pasture. Fans. Naps. More food. Now we're asking them to work some grooming, scratches, treats and having their picture taken 147 times back into the schedule."
Management reportedly reminded the negotiating committee that fall also means the return of visitors telling them how handsome they are, feeding them treats and enthusiastically announcing:
"OH MY GOD, HE'S HUGE."
The horses have heard this approximately 11,000 times.
They remain flattered.
Sources say ACE then raised the issue of compensation.
Management confirmed compensation would remain competitive.
The compensation is treats.
Negotiations ended shortly thereafter.
Fall Clydesdale Experiences at JFP Equine
JFP Equine's fall schedule begins ramping back up in September, with dates now available for visitors looking for a unique, hands-on Clydesdale experience near St. Louis.
Located in Waterloo, Illinois, JFP Equine gives guests the opportunity to get much closer to these incredible horses than most people ever imagined — from grooming and feeding to plenty of hands-on interaction, photos and, of course, treats.
Our fall offerings include the Ultimate Clydesdale Experience and private Clydesdale Meet N' Greets, with availability on select dates.
The horses are ready.
The CORE FOUR just wanted everyone to know they drove a hard bargain. 😂🍀