Why Carriage Rides Cost What They Do: The Reality of Keeping Horses in Today’s Economy Every now and then, someone sees the price of a carriage ride, horse-drawn wedding, or carriage rental and wonders, “Why does it cost so much?” It’s a fair question. The answer is simple: horses are expensive to care for, and the cost of providing safe, professional horse-drawn services has risen dramatically over the last several years. Unlike many businesses, carriage companies don’t simply park their...

Why Young Horses Need Life Skills Before Careers In today’s horse world, there can be tremendous pressure to get young horses working early. Three-year-olds are often being started under saddle, hooked to carts, or entering competitions. While many horses can physically perform these tasks at a young age, the question is not whether they can—it is whether they should. At Tanglao Carriage Driving, we believe the years before age five should be focused primarily on developing life skills,...

Step-by-Step Guide to Grooming Your Driving Horse 1. Start with a safety check Before grooming, make sure your horse is safely tied or held in a quiet area with good footing. Check their attitude, comfort level, and overall body condition before you begin. Notice any swelling, heat, cuts, rubs, or soreness. 2. Pick out the feet Start with the hooves. Pick out each foot carefully, removing dirt, stones, packed bedding, or mud. Check the frog, sole, heel bulbs, and shoe area. For a driving...