2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues October/November 2016 Vol 32 No 5 | Page 159

Some of Dale’s favored
appearances include
the 44th Grand National
in California, Calgary
Stampede in Canada, the
Cotton Bowl Parade in
Texas, the St. Patricks in St.
Louis, MO, the Tulip Time in
Michigan, the Southwestern
International Livestock Show
and countless others.
The eight Mini horse hitch pulled a scaled
down version of a hitch wagon typically used
for large draft horses. Emblazoned with the
pizza chain’s logo, the hitch soon became
Domino’s most effective advertising tool.
Crowds went wild when the minis raced into
the arena, galloping at full speed with manes
and tails flying, their little hooves kicking up
clouds of dust. They made spectacular entrances and thrilled children and adults alike
everywhere they went.

Oh, the places he’s seen

Dale crisscrossed the country, pulling the
team of Miniatures in the modified Ford
F-700 truck and customized 42-foot trailer.

The mini teams appeared in 47 states and
were booked at nearly every rodeo and
parade imaginable. Personal appearan