Cost is the largest barrier to getting the next generation involved in horse pulling -- the animal, the space, the equipment, and the tack make running horses an expensive hobby. Wisconsin Horse Pullers Association Board Member Les Vold says family tradition is what keeps it alive. The association is also exploring ways to get more people involved, including lowering membership fees. His association has about 300 members, a figure that's been steady over the years. Vold tells Mid-West Farm Report all about what it takes to compete in a horse pull. He also says audience numbers have grown thanks to the pandemic, which boosted local travel.

Cost is the largest barrier to getting the next generation involved in horse pulling -- the animal, the space, the equipment, and the tack make running horses an expensive hobby. Wisconsin Horse Pullers Association Board Member Les Vold says family tradition is what keeps it alive. The association is also exploring ways to get more people involved, including lowering membership fees. His association has about 300 members, a figure that's been steady over the years. Vold tells Mid-West Farm Report all about what it takes to compete in a horse pull. He also says audience numbers have grown thanks to the pandemic, which boosted local travel.

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