Experience Romance And History With A Horse Drawn Carriage

By Annabelle Holman


Long before the invention of the different types of engine, people had to use animal power to get them from one location to another. Wagons pulled by oxen and donkeys were popular for transporting goods but when a fancier type of transport was called for, nothing could beat carriages pulled by fine horses. To relive the glamour and romance of those days, people from Sherwood Park AB to New York NY treat themselves to a ride in a horse drawn carriage.

Carriages are a popular tourist attraction in many parts of the world. For example, in Granada, a Spanish-colonial city in Nicaragua, horses are decorated with fancy headdresses when they transport tourists along the cobbled streets. If you don't feel like walking or rollerblading through New York's Central Park, the best way to explore this vast oasis of greenery is with the help of some horses.

In some places, carriages are not only a tourist attraction but an everyday mode of transport. This is true in the Amish counties of Pennsylvania, for instance. On Mackinac Island, a popular destination in Michigan and famous for the delicious fudge made here, cars are banned and carriages are the way to get around.

Because horses and carriages evoke romance, they're perfect for a date. It's wise though to bring something warm, especially if you're taking your date for a ride at night or on a snowy day. Now you just need to pack a picnic basket and remember to bring a bottle of good wine or champagne to sip on during the journey.

When your date has been sufficiently impressed, it may be time to start arranging the wedding. For a true fairy-tale event, rent the most stylish of the carriages available, as well as the most beautiful horses you can find, to transport the happy couple on the day. Remember to adorn the animals with ribbons for a bit of royal romance.

It was a member of Britain's royal family that helped to turn carriage driving from an old-fashioned mode of transport into the sport known as combined driving. Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, has always been known for his love of horses and his equestrian abilities. He used to play polo but in 1971 took up combined driving, which involves events such as dressage and marathons. He even supervised the compilation of the rules for the sport.

When you decide to rent horses and a carriage, for whatever reason, you need to choose the right ones for the occasion. There are different styles of carriages, from large and stately ones to ones that are lightweight for sports. It's also important to check the health of the horses before you make the final decision because unfortunately some owners are unscrupulous and mistreat their animals.

Many cities have stables where you'll be able to rent carriages and horses. An online search will point you in the right direction. You may also try the local business directory. Then you only need to visit the stable, make your choice and be ready to be transported back in time.




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