Thursday, July 31, 2014

Take A Trip Back In Time 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.

Most often, carriages these days are used as a tourist attraction. They're one of the most popular ways to explore Central Park in New York, for instance. Many living-history and open-air museums offer rides in carriages too and these are often a highlight or young children.

Sometimes the mode of transport is not only there for the benefit of the tourists. It may be one of the only ways to get around in a place. An example is Mackinac Island in Michigan, where the ingredients for the famous fudge are delivered the old-fashioned way due to the fact that there are no cars on the island.

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.

Important events in tradition-oriented countries such as Britain often involve carriages and horses too. For almost every royal wedding, the bride arrives at the cathedral by carriage rather than by limousine. If you want to add a little pomp and ceremony to your own wedding or even to an events such as the prom, it's a good idea to follow the royals' example in your choice of transport.

Horses and carriages are synonymous with royalty and in England, this is often the mode of transport for weddings and state events. When you see him sitting next to his wife, Queen Elizabeth, in one of these carriages, it's hard to believe that the Duke of Edinburgh could make a sport out of driving carriages. However, he's been a pioneer in developing this competitive equestrian 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.

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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