Hearses for Courses at Horse-Drawn Championship

Source: The Guardian

9 May 2011

This summer, the UK will host an event like none other; a horse-drawn hearse championship.

Haste will not be a quality the judges look for, the Guardian reports; the Co-operative Funeralcare Service seeks to ensure the deceased reach their final resting place respectfully rather than quickly.

George Tinning, managing director of the Co-operative Funeralcare Service believes that such a competition will only underscore the importance of equines in the UK.

To read more about the competition and the history of horse-drawn transportation in Europe, read the full article here.