Express Clydesdales Named National Champions
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - September 02, 2016
The decorated Express Clydesdales of Express Employment Professionals continue to bring national attention to the state of Oklahoma and the international staffing franchisor they represent.
The Clydesdales were named national champions in the Six-Horse Hitch, Team, Ladies Cart, Youth Cart, Decorating, Showmanship and Judging competitions during the 2016 National Clydesdale Show. The team also received second place in the Four-Horse Hitch, Unicorn and Youth Team competitions.
Nationally recognized as one of the best drivers in the industry, Josh Minshull serves as general manager of the Express Clydesdales and led the team to their multiple national championships.
"Adding these championships to the Clydesdales' collection of awards is an incredible accomplishment that could not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our team," Minshull said.
The Express Clydesdale team's travel schedule will bring them back to Oklahoma in time for the Oklahoma State Fair, where they'll be competing in the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Finals from Sept. 16 to 19. The Clydesdales will also be on display during the fair in the northwest corner of Barn 2 from Sept. 15 to 25.
The Clydesdale barn and welcome center are located on the Express Ranches, a 6,000-acre ranch in Yukon, Okla. There are 22 Clydesdale geldings on the ranch, standing 17 - 18 hands high and weighing around 2,000 pounds each. Their shoes are the size of dinner plates and weigh more than three pounds each.
The Express Clydesdales have participated in many nationally recognized parades and promotional events including Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade, Fiesta Bowl Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, Hollywood Parade, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the International Finals Rodeo and the Professional Bull Riders World Finals.
The world-renowned Clydesdales escorted Britain's Duke of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife, Duchess of Cambridge Kate, during their visit to North America in 2011.
Serving as ambassadors for Express Employment Professionals, the Express Clydesdales make more than 150 appearances a year, helping raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other charities.
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For More Information:
Sheena Karami
Director of Corporate Communications and PR
Express Employment Professionals
(405) 840-5000
sheena.karami@expresspros.com