Budweiser Clydesdales in Spokane

The Budweiser Clydesdales arrive in Spokane, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The team of ten horses is in town for public viewing at the fairgrounds, Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The team will be in full hitch on Thursday at 334 West Spokane Falls Boulevard for viewing 5-7 p.m. On Friday, one horse will visit Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and then the Ronald McDonald House from 1-4 p.m. On Saturday, the Clydesdales will be in full hitch for the Spokane Lilac Festival Parade.

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Wed., May 18, 2016

Members of the Budweiser Clydesdales, Lester, Archie, Scott and Manson, romp around the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center's rodeo grounds Wednesday during a morning exercise period. The horses must be geldings of four years of age, stand 18 hands (72 inches) high and weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds. A bay coat with a blaze of white on the face, four white legs along with a black mane and tail are required.

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Budweiser Clydesdale Manson and his handler Shelby Zarobinski spend a few quiet moments together at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center’s stables Wednesday.

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Zack Seramur, an ambassador for the Budweiser Clydesdales, gets down with Dalmatians Chip and April as they get a whiff of a marmot near the horse stables Wednesday at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. The Dalmatians ride atop the wagon with the driver while being pulled by the Clydesdales.

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Budweiser Clydesdale Payday and Mike are steadied by handler Shelby Zarobinski before heading to the covered arena at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center Wednesday.

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Budweiser Clydesdales are under a watchful eye by fans as they roam about the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center arena Wednesday.

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Budweiser Clydesdales’ supervisor Doug Bousselot releases his horses for exercise at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center's rodeo arena Wednesday.

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A Budweiser Clydesdale makes a face while scratching himself on a fence post in front of admirers at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center’s stables Wednesday.

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Chad Dunn, of Mobilwash in Hayden, Id., cleans one of three semi trailers that haul the Budweiser Clydesdayles team and wagon Wednesday at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center.

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Twins Dawn Schmidt, left, and Heather Baker, both from Spokane Valley, Wash, spent their 47th birthday visiting the Budwieser Clydesdales Wednesday at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center.

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Budweiser Clydesdales Manson and Archie strike a pose while waiting to be joined by fellow horses at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center arena Wednesday.

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Budweiser Clydesdale handler Shelby Zarobinski gives a ride to April the Dalmatian on a utility cart at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center Wednesday.

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