Provincial SPCA probes death of draft horse at weekend fair

LYNDHURST — The Ontario SPCA is investigating after a draft horse pulling a wagonload of fairgoers collapsed and died Saturday afternoon at the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair.
The popular Percheron horse, Mack, part of team owned by Marwin and Kathy Antoine, was on a regular run, pulling the fairgoers up the hill towards Christ Church, when he suddenly collapsed.
The horses had been on a 30-minute rest with plenty of water, said Kathy Antoine.
The Antoines are experienced horse owners and have been