TATONKA, the mighty American Buffalo

This is what we saw when we went to the 2009 Stock Show. Someone had spent many hours creating this scrap iron Takonka, the mighty American Buffalo. It looked very interesting so I just had to take a picture of it. OK, a few pictures of it. It is created about life size. If you click on the photo it should make bigger so you can really check out the Scrap Iron.
TaTonka, the mighty American Buffalo






I really liked the way the old chains made the fur on the head and neck. I'm sure whoever created this will get a pretty penny $ $ $ for all his hard work. I guess when you see all these people at these farm auctions buying all this old scrap iron etc. you never know what it might turn into!



We also had the opportunity to see the Budweiser Clydesdale's. They had most of them in pens, more like big portable cages, but they did have one out at a time for viewing, petting and taking photo's. The lighting wasn't the best for taking these pictures but it sure is impressive to see these big gentle giant horses in person.

I love there huge feet and the beautiful groomed feathers as they call them around their ankles.

It also looks like they are all wearing shoes to cover their hooves.

How would you like that job to brush, comb all those feet everyday?

I am almost sure they don't stay that nice all by themselves.
This is one in its portable stall.

They are very beautiful and very tall and sturdy built horses. Each one has a name too.

There were other cowboys waiting their turn to rope, and show off the skill of their trained horses. All week long there are more activities to mention. Our city is full up and buzzing with action for the 10 day stock show.