It’s common to speak of horse-drawn carriages, or to say that a horse is pulling a carriage. This is intuitive; they are in front of it, aren’t they? But horses are not people. Are they really pulling it, or are they pushing?
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Buying a Carriage: Two Wheels, or Four?
New drivers often ask when looking at carriages: Which should I choose? The answer depends on the size of your horse, and what you want to do with the carriage.
Selecting a Carriage Horse
So you want to buy a carriage horse! There’s just nothing like the experience of driving in the open air, accompanied by the sounds of the carriage wheels, the horse’s hoofbeats, and the jingling of the harness. But how do you choose the right horse for your needs?
Drag Shoes: The Nitty Gritty
If you will be driving in hilly terrain, and you find that the gradient of the hill is too steep for your foot brake or hand brake to be effective, the drag shoe is your friend. Here, we will learn what it is and how it is used.
Pushmi-Pullyu: What is the Carriage Horse Really Doing?
It’s common to speak of horse-drawn carriages, or to say that a horse is pulling a carriage. This is intuitive; they are in front of it, aren’t they? But horses are not people. Are they really pulling it, or are they pushing?
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