One of the more fascinating events at the Chelsea fair is the horse pull.

There are a couple different types of horse pulls. This pull used a stone boat.

Each of those blocks weighs 1,000 pounds. Draft horses are POWERFUL.

One horse took a moment to smile for a photo.

They kept adding weight.

The winning team ended with a full pull at 9,000 pounds. Like I said, draft horses are POWERFUL.

When the horses are pulling, they’re kicking up plenty of dirt.

When they’re not pulling, they’re just hanging out.

It’s not the highest-profile event on the fair schedule, but it’s well worth the time. It’s fascinating to see what draft horses can do.

Have I mentioned that they’re POWERFUL?