Page 58 - SLO Visitors Guide - Spring 2026

58 SPRING 2026 slovisitorsguide.com
Cambria, San Simeon, North Coast
www.ScenicCoastRentals.com www.ScenicCoastRentals.com
info@ScenicCoastRentals.com info@ScenicCoastRentals.com
(805) 927-6163 • 712 Main Street, Cambria (805) 927-6163 • 712 Main Street, Cambria
Largest Selection of Luxury Vacation Largest Selection of Luxury Vacation
Homes in Cambria - Oceanfront to Homes in Cambria - Oceanfront to
Cottages in the Pines. Cottages in the Pines.
DRE#01834125 WE OFFER CLYDESDALE WE OFFER CLYDESDALE
TRAILRIDES AND RANCH TRAILRIDES AND RANCH
TOURS! & TOURS! &
Call or text to book: (805) 975-7332
We are open Monday - Saturday
@covells_clydesdales
www.covellsclydesdaleranch.com
Visit us at www.MaddieMaesPetPantry.com
Holistic Pet Food Treats & Toys
Leashes/Collars
Grooming Supplies
Supplements
Travel Gear
614 Main St B, Cambria • (805) 924-1139
1121 Rossi Rd, Templeton • (805) 591-7002
571 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach • (805) 295-5011
779 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo • (805) 439-2026
equals four inches measured
from the withers (top of the
shoulder) to the bottom of the
tours to the public. Her business
has carried the ranch for years,
and is continuing the legacy her
Father dreamed of for decades!
Covell currently has between
50 and 60 Clydesdales, a breed
of draft horse well known in
the United States for represent-
ing Budweiser. The large, gentle
Clydesdale is named for its
origin in the valley of the River
Clyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
The breed originated in the 18th
century when imported Flem-
ish stallions were bred to local
mares. In the 19th century, the
Shire, another draft breed, was
introduced to the bloodlines.
Clydesdales were exported to
other countries to help with
farming. As mechanized farming
began replacing the horse, the
Clydesdale’s population dimin-
ished. Today, the Clydesdale is
bred primarily for show and is
considered a vulnerable breed.
Clydesdales weigh between
1800 and 2000 pounds and mea-
sure around 18 hands. A hand
hoof. One of the horse’s beautiful
characteristics is the long, silky
hair, called feathers, covering
the hooves and floating in the
air as the horse moves. Another
characteristic is the coat colors,
ranging from tan, through red-
dish tan, dark brown, to almost
black. Many have a blaze of white
down the front of their faces. The
famous Budweiser Clydesdales
are a specific bay color, and all
markings are closely matched.
Budweiser is very particular that
its horses match specific confor-
mation standards.
Rates are $140 for the trail
rides. Tours start at $200 for
groups of one to four, with ar-
rangements of $50 per person for
larger groups.
Covell’s is open Monday-Sat-
urday by appointment only. Trail
rides at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., vehicle
tour at noon. To book a ride or
tour, text or call (805) 975-7332.
For more information, visit cov-
ellsclydesdaleranch.com or follow
them on Facebook or Instagram.
—Ruth Ann Angus