Thursday, August 7, 2014

Add Some Romance To Your Day 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.

There are places in the world where horses and carriages are actually still one of the main forms of transport. For instance, Michigan's Mackinac Island does not allow any motorized vehicles other than those for emergencies or construction. It might even be possible that the island's world-famous fudge tastes so good because the ingredients are delivered to the confectioners just like it was done a century ago.

There is no better way to impress a date than with a carriage ride. You may opt for ones already operating in places like Central Park or you may specially hire a vehicle and the horses to pull it. Check the weather, especially if you're planning on riding with the top down, and take a warm blanket just in case. Then surprise your date with some champagne and a delectable picnic.

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.

There are many different types of carriages to choose from. Some are stately and can easily take four people. Others are small and lightweight and are designed as sports carriages. It's also important to choose the right horses. They should be properly trained and, most importantly, they should be in excellent condition and have a strong build.

You don't have to go to a city where horses and carriages are a tourist attraction to enjoy a ride in this old-fashioned mode of transport. Many stables rent out carriages too. Simply look online or in the local telephone directory to find one for that special event.




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