larson's famous clydesdales

I can't say enough good things about the Larsons and the dedication they have for the raising and preserving of Clydesdales. There walls are full of ribbons from the many champions they have raised and competed with. When you leave this farm, you will have a whole new appreciation for this breed and those who nuture them. Your children will love seeing the newest/youngest colts -- including a rare black Clydesdale. If you are in this area, don't let your family miss this experience.

We were not exactly sure what to expect, just presumed we would have an up close experience with these gentle giants. What a treat. From the beginning you can tell this is a labor of love for Judy and Cal Larson. We would love to see them and their team in action at a future competition - we'd be cheering for them!

We took our grandchildren to see the Clydesdales, because they are both interested in horses. We arrived early, and waited on the side of the road. They opened the gate on time, and were very hospitable. It was amazing to see the care of these National Champion horses, and the attention paid to them by their owners. It was great to see a 2300 lb. animal trot with a cart behind it, as well as learn what goes into the preparation for a 6 horse hitch. They also explained the differences between the 3 teams of horses in a 6 horse hitch. All in all, a very good experience.

Owner very rude!!! Not very acceptable of people with disabilities. More bragging about how much her equipment costs and prices of stuff than anything. Was NOT worth the $15. Extremely Disappointed. Don't waste your time.

this was a great learning experience not a show.if you want a show go some where else. this family loves their horses and it shows. this is not your usual paid attraction it is very hands on friendly so you get to pet the horses and see how they are preped for show. the arena show is to show how horses are shown at events/this is not a event show .IF U WANT A VEGAS SHOW GO TO VEGAS

My husband and I had a mid-week day off and thought we'd take a trip to see Larson's Famous Clydesdales for a fun day out. I was really looking forward to seeing the grandstand show with the horses actually hitched up. What a disappointment and ripoff! We called ahead and made a reservation, as requested on the web site, and made the 2-hour drive to the farm in Ripon, Wisconsin. The initial part of the tour was interesting with Mrs. Larson giving a history of the breed, showing the horses in the field and in the barn. However, there was no grandstand show because Mr Larson was not available to hitch up the horses and do the show because he'd gone to get hay. Frankly, a two-hour drive and $30 for the "privilege" of petting a horse over a fence was a ripoff to me. There was no offer from Mrs. Larson of a refund, price break or coupon to come back another day when they could do the full show. She didn't even throw in a free bag of her 50 cent popcorn for the inconvenience! Our tour group was only my husband and me and another family with 5 kids. After reading the other TripAdvisor reviews, it appears that the tour buses get the red-carpet treatment while small groups get the short tour at full price. Beware! Again, I think this was a rip. If there was no intention to give a full performance, the Larsons shouldn't have taken our reservation in the first place and thereby saved us from wasting the time and money on the trip.

I took my wife and her mother to visit Larson's Famous Clydesdales this afternoon and we all had a wonderful time learning about and getting up close to these amazing animals. We had no trouble finding them but I usually confirm directions with Mapquest or a GPS prior to attempting to drive to an unknown location. With a little planning and following the posted signs, if you miss it, you really shouldn't be driving. We had a very enjoyable afternoon for just $15 each, which could hardly be considered "pricey" unless you don't get out much. Getting to pet the baby Clydesdale and getting a free picture was a highlight of the tour.

We had a nice weather and nice trip from the Sparta, WI area. Moreover, from its very start of the tour, we realized that the price of admission had value and substance. Indeed, we found Mr. and Mrs. Larson to be open and friendly personalities who really worked hard to inform and transmit, clearly and concisely, their passion and knowledge of a very special and near-rare breed of horse. In closing, the entire tour was a compelling experience not long forgotten. This well-organized experience should appeal to everyone likes fresh country air, informative and experienced guides and a visit to an extraordinary setting where giant horses give one the sense the historic past of farm work life. In sum, this adventure respresents a kind of chronicle of the past which can enrich our understanding of the powerful forces and animals who worked and contributed to our current quality of life and living in America. Our hats are off to the Larson's for their nerve and pluck. Keep up the good things that you do.Because you do it so well. We'll be back.

These beautiful horses are worth seeing one time, and the chance to pet a baby Clydesdale was great too, but this will probably not rank high on most people's all-time favorites list. But if you're in the area and you like horses, check it out.

Get up close to these magnificent animals and hearing the stories from the owners. A great field trip for a school or family as well. It doesn't hurt to love horses too.

As a side trip while on vacation to Puckaway Lake WI. our small group (Mother age 92, two sisters,1 daughter and 1 husband) made the country drive to a very special place-Larson's Famous Clydesdales. The place was worth the drive even though we missed the correct turn our fault for talking. When we got there the tour started right with our greeting from owner Judy Larson. It is always a pleasure to see people working with animals with full passion. Both she and her husband were great at what they do- the beautiful horses were the proof. The Farm is small but packed with fine detail. We met horses at every turn and even had the opportunity to pet and photograph a baby Clydesdale! The Larson's are a treat for all ages and we all learned quite a bit about this special breed of horse.

The owners met us at the driveway and we had a few minutes to meet and pet four of their team of horses. The show started there, went on to see the trailers, equipment and tack. The show in the grandstand was awesome and informative. Bud (the horse) loved being the star of the show. We were fortunate enough to get a chance to meet a three week old Clydesdale and were never rushed in our exploration of their premises, or our interactions with the horses. We used the AAA directions to get there and found them most helpful. We were fourtunate to be a very small group, less than a dozen people. This ws a major treat and one couple in our group can't wait to take their grown daughter (and horse enthusiast) to experience the same joy. We loved it.

My husband brought me( 5 hr trip) to see these beautiful horses for my birthday. Granted it was very enjoyable to be close to them but other than that we were really disapointed. First of all to find this place was very fustrating. Roads weren"t marked , we almost missed the small home made signs directing us to the farm. Others in our group said the same thing. When we did get there , there was only room for 3 cars to park( were do they put the bues to tourist?) It was a small group that day we were there because a tour group buse broke down and wouldn"t be there until the next day. But because it was a small group they did not have grandstand performance (we did not see even were this was--whole farm was only 5 acres). They were also to demastrate harnessing and braiding on one of ther geldings. That was not done either because the gelding they used for that was keep a colt company in the barn--they had just taken the colt away from its mother. They had other geldings that they could of demastated with. Judy was very boastful about her horses and putting down others ( Budweiser and Cambells) that did not sit good with us. It was not our fault the bus did not make it or they separtated the colt but did state in there ad show and tour rain or shine. The next day Mn and Wi had heavy rain and flooding --did the show go on? And as for the museum was only ONE antique wagon you could only see the front of it. The souvenir shop was a rundown 1 stall garage. They did not offer any competation .

I was thinking of making the trip with my sister from Minnesota, but after she went there last week, I won't waste my time and money. For $15 per person, and the description of the farm, she was hoping for a lot more. The 90 minute tour lasted 45 minutes. A bus had trouble coming, so there was NO grandstand show whatsoever. There were bugs everywhere, albeit not bothering the horses. When Judy opened the museum, (garage size building with a door) it was only an old wagon, which they could only see the front of it to boot! The "gift shop" had shirts, stuffed horses and postcards. (The regular size postcards were $1 a piece!) Not much. On top of all that, the publicly beloved Budweiser horses, the treatment they get and their history were all put down. They could have refunded at least part of the money for no show, or given a raincheck just to be tourist friendly. Best advice: Don't go!!

My husband and I recently visited Larson's Famous Clydesdales and were amazed by these beautiful animals. The tour was very informative as they talked about the horses as well as the equipment, trucks, trailers, wagons, etc. that they use. It was obvious that the tour guide was very proud of her horses as they have won many ,many, many competitions, however at times she came across a bit boastful. Overall, it was a good experience and I think it would be a fun outing for a family as I'm sure the kids would love it. The cost was $15 per person.