Crapaud Exhibition held over the weekend

Crapaud, P.E.I., held itsannual exhibition this past weekend asIslanders flocked to the emerald fields and red-mudded strips to pull tractors, race lawnmowers, visit the animals, eat cakesand much more.

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This year the exhibition paid special attention the Mi'kmaq community, hosting elder prayers, flag ceremonies, drummers, dancers, smudging and performances.

There were a lot of animals to meet or even pick up and pet, everything from roosters and bearded dragons to llamas, snakes, turtles and more.

The horse-pull competition was no easy feat. Horses paired up and dragged down the strip with heavy weights behind them.

Pole-bending took place on Saturday. Horses darted through poles with speed and grace.

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