Michigan’s Mackinac Island prepares for winter as over 300 horses head back to mainland
As winter approaches, Mackinac Island is preparing for its annual tradition of transporting horses back to the mainland.
With the end of the season in sight, many employees on the island are also planning to use their vacation time.
Before the horses bid farewell to the island, they undergo preparations for the winter months.
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@RosemaryDuitsman
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Lovely
@bonesccl
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Anyone else come here hoping to see a Shepler's full of horses just mulling about?
@Htibc
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
WHY CUT THEIR MANES.??!?? ESPECIALLY BEFORE COLD WEATHER.??!!!???😮😮😮
@LindaFletcher-vu5yl
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
As long as these horses are very well taken care of and not literally worked to death, it is ok to Work with them. The big horses seem to be used up and thrown away too often. But, if they treat them with love and respect, the horses should be fine.
@kellys.6047
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Interesting!❤
@erikjuliep.1415
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Cool story, thank you for reporting about these beautiful horses.
@clarabellcutting8745
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
They need a big area to run when they are not working
@trong-tinnguyen1962
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Average temperature 🌡️ for Horses 🐎!?
@marciamarsh9196
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Considering how many people drown in Lake Michigan…every year!
@lindaj5492
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Why clip their manes?
@Robi-g8j
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
HOPE NONE EVER END UP IN KILL PENS AND SLAUGHTER.
@Coffee240
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
They are treated very well, gorgeous horses.
@cassidyreynolds5522
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
I hate that we still use horses for stuff. They should be free. We don't even need them anymore.
@chalove22
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Here’s wishing a great winter vacation for these horses. How do I contact Santa to bear gifts for them ❤?
@aquariusmoon771
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
The horse behind the speaker looks pretty underweight. Poor baby.
@soniavey5537
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
Why cut their manes off?
@D.Townsend-r8q
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 am
I love stories on those Mackinac Island horses. I swear they have a nicer Winter than most of us do,lo..😅😅❤
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