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Lori Bremner, Tina Shaw and Bre Adams of Dauphin were some of the saddle riders who took part in the event.
Photo: Sandy Black
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A line of draft horses take a well deserved rest after reaching the meeting point near the Sugar Loaf Hills in the park.
Photo: Sandy Black
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Clint Marzoff of Inglis leads his team of Percherons back to the northern starting point south of Grandview. Marzoff has helped organize the event for the past 22 years.
Photo: Sandy Black
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Grant Millar and Rob Warkentin of Virden chat as the line of 30 sleighs from the south make their way up into the park.
Photo: Sandy Black
Just before the warmer weather began to move in, a total of 50 sleighs converged at the base of the Sugar Loaf Hills in Riding Mountain National Park, along with 20 saddle riders, for the annual event that’s said to be the world’s largest sleigh ride.
Thirty of the teams travelled north from the Rossburn area and 20 from south of Grandview, with both sides putting in about 10 kilometres over some steep hills and frozen creeks.
Freelance photographer Sandy Black was on hand to capture the event.
