WBIW.com News - local

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Kenny Hobson With Team Of Belgian Draft Horses Takes 4th Place

Last updated on Wednesday, August 8, 2012

(ORLEANS) - 65-year-old Kenny Hobson, of Orleans, and his team of Belgian draft horses, Jack and Buck last week placed fourth in the sled pulling competition at the Morgan County Fair.

Hobson and his team of horses competed against other teams pulling a sled filled with loads that can exceed 9,000 pounds, depending on conditions.

Each team has two attempts at pulling the weight the 27 1/2 feet needed for a full pull. Hobson and his team finished took fourth place by pulling 8,000 pounds.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to go back to previous page