An incident at the parade
Before the parade reached the center of town, there was an incident with the Royal Carriage Horse, which could have been much worse. Gracie, that great white Shire mare fell down in the traces. By luck, the Royals were not spilled across the road, the carriage jacknifed, but didn't go over. They thought maybe the driver startled Gracie with a sudden command, and she made a mis-step. She was gotten back up on her feet, and the procession proceeded. But she was not at the Festival on Saturday.... Sign in to see full entry.