Linden Clydes

07/22/2021

Linden Clydes is proud to sponsor the English riding class at the National Clydesdale show.

Thank you the sponsors of some of the riding classes at the National Show!

Draft Under Saddle Western Youth Brietta and Henry Ihling
Draft Under Saddle English Youth Gladstone Consulting
Draft Under Saddle Western Adult Susan Cannon
Draft Under Saddle English Adult Linden Clydes
Pleasure Cart Obstacle Course Harm and Tulleys Event Cntr. – Bloomfield, NE
Draft Under Saddle Big T Harm and Tulleys Event Cntr. – Bloomfield, NE

Photo Credit: Martin Randolph Photos

03/28/2021

Thank you, to the CBUSA for the recognition. Here’s to a fun and successful National Clydesdale Sale. See all Clydesdale enthusiast in Springfield.

The host town of the National Sale, Springfield Illinois, is home of RED STAR sponsors, Linden Clydesdales. Thank you to Dennis and Linda Johnson and family for supporting our National Sale in so many ways. Your dedication is appreciated!

03/27/2021

For your consideration...we’re selling our set patent leather show harness. The harness is in good condition. Collars measure at 26”. The bridles come without bits. Harness hasn’t been used in a couple of years. The leather was just condition. Harness has to be sold together. Asking for $3,000.

03/05/2021

For your consideration...We made some modifications to our hitch wagon. With those modifications were selling our old wagon frame. The wagon frame length is 12’. Front weel: 35”. Back wheel: 48”. The wagon tongue comes with the frame. The wagon frame and wheels are in good condition. Asking for $3,000 for the frame. Depending on location we could deliver frame for additional cost. Fill free to contact us if you have any questions.

07/17/2020

Hannah Johnson just finished her internship at Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital in Florida.

Undergrad Intern Spotlight: Hannah is an undergrad intern at our Equine Reproduction Center in Summerfield! Hannah is currently a senior at Southeast Missouri State University and expects to graduate in spring 2021 with a major in Animal Science and a minor in Integrated Marketing Communications. After graduation, she plans to continue getting experience in the equine industry more specifically with draft horses to bring back home to her family Clydesdale Farm. She loves learning new things with horses and has enjoyed her education at the ERC!

06/12/2020

Illinois State Fair Canceled

The 2020 Illinois state has been canceled.

04/18/2020

Here’s the newest addition to the Linden Clydes stable. This is Linden’s Eagle Scout. Scout was born on Easter Sunday, April 12. Scout is healthy and enjoying life. Can’t wait to see where Scout takes Linden Clydes. @ Sangamon County, Illinois

03/14/2020

National Clydesdale Sale Update.

01/01/2019

Happy Birthday to all our horses today!

10/27/2018

Today’s showing at the World Clydesdale Show. Parker placed 9th out 40 Sr. Youth Drivers. Way to go Parker. We’re so proud of you Parker. Way to represent Linden Clydes.

10/27/2018

Today’s activities at the World Clydesdale Show!

10/25/2018

Everyone getting ready at the World Clydesdale Show. Hannah doing her queen responsibility and George getting horses ready for to be shown.

10/24/2018

Decorations are up at the World Clydesdale Show. Best of luck to everyone at the show and safe travels.

08/17/2018

Here’s Hannah Johnson as the National Clydesdales Queen at the National Clydesdale Show at the Iowa State Fair.

05/02/2018

Budweiser Clydesdale Training

The Budweiser training process of how a Clydesdale gets on a hitch.

04/27/2018

All hail the Queen! Congratulations to Hannah Johnson (daughter, grand-daughter, niece and horsewoman) the 2018 Clydesdales Breeders of United States of America Queen. 🐴👸🇺🇸.

04/06/2018

Opening Day 2018: Views From the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch

Enjoy a ride with the Budweiser Clydesdales at Opening Day at Busch Stadium.

02/19/2018

Someone to know: Springfield man raises and shows Clydesdale horses

Our local paper, The State Journal- Register did a profile of Grant Johnson in today's paper. You can read it here. Thank you, to UIS and SJ-R for this opportunity to share Grant's story on the love and passion for the family's horses.

Something to know about him: Grant Johnson, of Springfield, says he has two full-time jobs. One is being an event administrator at the University of

01/22/2018

Need your raffle tickets for this show wagon? If so, contact us. Help support the 2018 World Clydesdale Show. https://www.worldclydesdaleshow.com/

The sponsor logos and artwork have been applied and the world show wagon is ready for someone to win this beautiful piece of art ! Get your pins for your chance to win it !

12/25/2017

Budweiser Christmas Advert 1987

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

This is not Linden Clydes hitch, but it’s close enough 😉.

12/22/2017

Fun day at the barn. Horses were either ridden or driven. Everyone enjoyed their time today.

Yes, the horses do have their Christmas stockings hung in the bar and waiting for Ol’ Saint Nick.

12/15/2017

Look at the world Clydesdale show wagon. It is coming along nicely. If you want to chance to win this wagon or auction it off and take the money, contact us. We have world show pins to sell; $25 for one chance or $40 for two chances.

11/24/2017

Family fun day at the barn. Happy Thanksgiving friends.

09/13/2017

Now, it's really beautiful at the barn, there's a rainbow on the west side of the barn and pasture.

09/13/2017

Good morning from Linden Clydes.

08/26/2017

At another show. This time we're at the DuQuoin State Fair. This is a southern Illinois State Fair. Just three horses; reliable Hayley and the young ones Elsa and Edie.

08/10/2017

Illinois State Fair starts tomorrow. We'll be at the fair Friday, August 11 - Tuesday, August 15; in barn 21, same location as last year. Barn 21 is behind the 18 brick barns.

Here's the Linden Clydes show schedule.
Sunday, August 14
8:00 am - Halter Classes - 2nd heat
7:00 pm - Illinois Own Team - 1st Class

Monday, August 15
1:00 pm - English Riding Class - 3rd Class
Sr. Team Driver - 6th Class
6:00 pm - Clydesdale Lady Cart Driver - 2nd Class
Open Team - 6th Class

Tuesday, August 16
11:00 am -Clydesdale Male Cart Diver - 6th class
Sr. Cart Driver - 8th class
6:00 pm - Mare Team - 2nd class

08/08/2017

The horses and Jewels enjoying the sun and the cooler weather this morning. Hopefully, these mild temperatures for August will last when we show at the Illinois State Fair.

06/27/2017

Hannah Johnson will be on the radio with Heavy Horses In The Morning - Horse Radio Network'stalking about our horses and her future career interest. Take a listen when you get a chance. See information below for the broadcast.

"Horses In The Morning"-- Schools out and show season is here, on the July episode we will meet youth exhibitors that are heading to the showring! Listen in as we introduce you to Hannah Johnson of Springfield IL! Hannah is the daughter of Mitch and Renee and is the 3rd generation to work with their family's clydesdales, Linden Clydes. This agriculture focused young lady is currently working for the IL Department of Ag and has her sites set on a position at Grant's Farm...clydesdales, mules and haflingers keep a smile on her face!

06/17/2017

Drove both the boys (Shooter and Levi) and the girls (Jamie & Hailey) today at Linden Clydes. We have our horses for a four horse hitch, we just need lines for a four horse hitch. One thing at a time.

06/16/2017

So true!

for horses. What would you add?

05/18/2017

Budweiser Clydesdales kick off the 1967 Cardinals ceremony

Budweiser Clydesdales in Bush Stadium tonight.

05/12/2017

Pictures of the covered arena at the Illinois State Fair.

05/08/2017

Coliseum repairs to take two years, millions of dollars

Latest update regarding the Illinois State Fair Grounds Coliseum. At least, two years before the coliseum can be used.

Restoring the Illinois State Fair Coliseum after years of neglect will take at least two years and millions of dollars -- if the state had the money.

04/19/2017

LINDEN CLYDES Documentary

Here's a video of Hannah Johnson speaking about Linden Clydes. Hannah is a very accomplish horsewoman with Linden Clydes and Mangel Haflingers. She an essential crew member of the Linden Clydes. Her confidence and knowledge of horses are strong and will only continue to grow as she matures into a professional horsewoman. Thank you, for all you do Hannah for Linden Clydes. We as a family couldn't do it without you. .

Stephen Ortega productions presents the first documentary film. Hannah Johnson family owns the horses and shows them. I completed this project for a class, b...