The 2017 World Driving Champion, James MacDonald made a guest appearance at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Wednesday, November 8 in the Trot 4 Kids Stable section of Equine Guelph’s Equimania! exhibit.

MacDonald, who earned the title of World Driving Champion in August after competing in 22 races at five racetracks in four provinces, was at The Royal in his Canadian colours to meet and greet children and talk to them about harness racing.

"I had a great time. There were a ton of kids there and lots of interest in horses and harness racing! Lots of questions about horses and myself and why I wasn't shorter!" said MacDonald with a chuckle.

Standardbred Canada is one of the sponsors of the EquiMania! program and has been involved since its inception. Equimania! features interactive displays and activities for youth to learn about horses, horse health and safety around the farm.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place from November 3 through November 12.

To view the photo gallery of MacDonald at The Royal, click the following link: James MacDonald at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.