Even the equipment the Clydesdales use is fascinating. Eight reins guide them, and together the reins weigh 75 pounds. The harnesses are made of imported leather from England and studded with brass and silver from France. The harness weighs more than 100 pounds and each horse wears a collar weighing 75 pounds. It costs an estimated 28,000 dollars for one 8 horse harness.
Stable personnel insure that the equipment is spotless at all times.
Another interesting fact is that many of the Budweiser team's employees stayed for years and retired, not only due to good benefits, but because they so enjoyed their jobs working with the Clydesdales. The Budweiser Team has performed to heads of state, kings, queens and presidents, probably not too exciting to them but quite an experience for their entourage. The Stables are open for public viewing and are quite a site to see. The harness cabinets and tack room walls are made of walnut and mahogany. There are beautiful stained glass windows and long hallways displaying trophies, pictures and mementos.