Bob Nadeau, 86, leads Putnams Storm, his 14-year-old racehorse, into a trailer after the Au Revoir Retirement Showcase at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Bob Nadeau, 85 years old, and his 14-year-old horse Putnams Storm poses for a portrait at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday. Nadeau trains, drives and shoes his horse, something not many people do these days.
McKenzie Sowers, a 24 year old rider from New York, gets Penney's Spirit, 14 years old, ready for the race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Father and son, Bob and Rod Nadeau pose for a portrait before the retirement showcase parade at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Aaron Hall with his horse Muscle Gene, during the third race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
The third race of Harness racers at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Harness racers compete at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
The third race of Harness racers at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Maine on Saturday.
Ralph Canney watches the retirement showcase parade at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday. Canney has been a State Steward for 32 years and he still loves every minute of it.
A rider checks the schedule during the harness race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
A few people watch a race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday. The crowds used to be much bigger, says Bob Nadeau, 86.
Riders and horses get ready to race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Bruce Ranger, 64, gets ready for the race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday. Ranger has been harness racing since 1978, and has won over 10,000 times.
Riders and horses warm up before the harness race starts at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Dan Deslandes and his horse, Lydias Liberty warm up before the race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds on Saturday.
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