Clinton - the 3-horse town
South Otago, NZ
Sitting along the main highway, it is one of those small towns you drive through on your way to one of those large towns, although you might stop for petrol and the loo, and to stretch your legs after sitting in your vehicle for too long.
If you do decided to walk around a bit, there is one tourist attraction which is a must-see.
They are the reason Clinton is often referred to as a "3-horse town" (and which I assume is some oblique reference to those old western movies where the hero rides into to rescue some chick and shoot down all the bad dudes). The place does sit in farming country, after all.
"Welcome to our five-horse town" doesn't have quite the same ring to it. But at least the display is great. If you ever get the chance to stop and check it out, make sure you get a photo of yourself sitting on one of the Clydesdales - you'll be the envy of your friends back home, honest.
The Clydesdale (originating in Scotland, hence the name) is a real work-horse. Large and powerful, but gentle, although not so good for riding as they are also tall and broad-withered. Nowadays people cross them with other breeds such as the Thoroughbred to produce sport horses.
Kids (of all ages!) love clambering up into the wagon and from there it isn't too difficult to clamber onto the back of one of the horses.
And it's okay, you're allowed to!
The town was ‘dry’ between 1894 and 1956, when alcohol sales resumed. source
That is a really long time!
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As you can see, Clinton is situated near the bottom of the South Island.
Here is a brief article on the clever man who created the horses: http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/9565363/Clydesdales-creator-honoured
Yes, well worth stopping to stretch your legs in Clinton. :)
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