• Does this horse like his job?
Carriage horses are bred to work in harness. In fact, the exercise keeps him healthy. Horses recognize, respond to and develop an affection for their drivers. An unhappy carriage horse is one not being used for the purpose he was bred for.

• Does the pavement hurt his hooves?
No, because he wears protective shoes.

• May I pet the horse?
Each horse is different. Always ask the driver if it is safe to touch the horse.

• How much weight can a horse pull?
A horse can easily pull a wheeled vehicle that is six (6) times his own weight, however most carriage horses are used at only 25% of that capacity.

• What is the average life expectancy of a horse?
Twenty-five to 30 years. Horses have been known to live well into their 40s.

• Is it normal for a horse to sweat/pant?
Yes. It is a natural cooling process, just as it is with people.

• How do horses rest?
Horses usually sleep standing up, often with one hind foot cocked.

• How often do you feed the horse?
Our horse consumes two or three meals of hay/grain per day and have a constant supply of clean drinking water. They are also given treats made for horses daily.

• Can I give your horse a carrot/cookie/chip/cracker/etc?
Please ask the driver before giving any horse human food. Horses like most animals can not always process things humans eat normally like almonds and chocolate. Also horses who are taught to eat from people on the stand will sometimes start expecting food. Its always best to ask the driver first.

• How long/often are the horses doing this each day/week?
Most of our horses work 4-5 hours a day on 3-4 day shifts then they go back to the Ranch for a 4-5 day vacation where they can run and play with the other horses and relax.