This full-page photo feature, published in the Newport Daily Express on January 12, 2026, highlights a winter wagon ride experience at The Kingdom’s Horse Drawn Wagon and Sleigh Rides in Brownington, Vermont. I spent the afternoon photographing Jeff Simpson preparing his draft horses, hitching the wagon, and guiding guests through a quiet snowy landscape. The spread captures the charm, craftsmanship, and community spirit behind one of the Northeast Kingdom’s most beloved seasonal traditions — from steaming breath and clanking harness to the smiles of families bundled tight for the ride.
Below is the published layout, along with the newspaper’s summary and original cutlines.
Families bundled in winter coats climbed aboard as Jeff Simpson prepared his draft horses for another trip down the snowy trails at The Kingdom’s Horse Drawn Wagon and Sleigh Rides in Brownington. From the clink of harness chains to warm cocoa back in the barn, visitors experienced a simple, old-fashioned slice of Vermont winter—powered not by engines, but by hooves, teamwork, and tradition.
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