Catherine FryCoast & Country writer·Coast & Country News·8 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read‌ Dairy farmer Ross Wilson with three of his Clydesdale herd. Photo / Catherine Fry Dairy farmer Ross Wilson with three of his Clydesdale herd. Photo / Catherine FryFor most farmers, tractors are the machinery of choice. For Pongakawa contract milker Ross Wilson, it’s a team of powerful Clydesdales.The thundering draught horses are more than just a nod to the past.

They are an essential part of Wilson’s daily farm life, helping with everything from