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Nicola Findlay

East Kilbride museum of rural life celebrates new arrival in lockdown

A new arrival at the National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride has brought a ray of light in troubled times.

It was neigh bother for new mum, Anna, a favourite among the museum's four-legged atttactions.

The Clydesdale gave birth to a beautiful foal named Gina this month, much to the delight of everyone at the museum.

And, hopefully, it won't be too long before visitors can see Gina for themselves.

A museum spokeswoman said: "In keeping with the traditions of the farming in Lanarkshire, the Wester Kittochside farm at the National Museum of Rural Life is home to two female Clydesdale horses, Mairi and Anna.

"When the museum is open, visitors can meet them up at the farm or in the fields and we are over the moon with the latest member of the family."

The Clydesdale horse is a native breed originating from the Lanarkshire area.

It was originally bred for heavy farm and industrial work and can be seen working as draught horses, in logging, driving and agriculture. 

Clydesdales can also be ridden and are often seen this way at shows.

The Clydesdale's popularity peaked immediately after the First World War. In 1920 the Clydesdale Horse Society's stud book recorded a record number of entries, 6870.

Today, Clydesdales are listed as vulnerable by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, with only 500-900 remaining.
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