What it Takes to Drive a Horse and Carriage Maybe you’ve passed by a horse-drawn carriage on the busy streets of downtown Victoria, BC, or maybe you’ve watched a pair of horses with a fancy Landau, carrying a newly married bride and groom. Perhaps you’ve looked at the person perched at the front of the […]
What Tack is Used When Riding Vs Pulling a Carriage? Whenever you see a horse with a rider or pulling a carriage, you will notice that it is wearing various straps and harnesses, known collectively as tack. Horse tack is used to help the rider or driver communicate with the horse and ensures both are […]
Shire Horses – Facts, Origin & History We hope you’ve been following along on our Tally-Ho horse breeds mini-series and enjoying getting to know the unique history and characteristics of some of the world’s most beloved draft horse breeds. So far, we’ve featured the iconic Clydesdale, the majestic Percheron (the horse favoured by medieval knights) […]
Brunch and a Carriage Tour in Victoria’s Historic James Bay! With everything going on in the world today, now more than ever, we need to make time to slow things down, reconnect with one another and nourish our bodies and souls. What better way to honour this than with a weekend brunch and carriage tour?! […]
Belgian Draft Horses – Facts, Origin & History Next up in our Tally-Ho horse breeds mini-series is the Belgian draft horse. While Belgian drafts share some similarities with our two previously featured breeds, the iconic Clydesdale and the majestic Percheron, they have a unique history and characteristics that are all their own. The Origin of […]
Suffolk Punch Horses – Facts, Origin & History We hope you’ve been following along on our Tally-Ho horse breeds mini-series and enjoying getting to know the unique history and characteristics of some of the worlds most beloved draft horse breeds. So far, we’ve featured four of our five breeds: the iconic Clydesdale; the majestic Percheron; […]
For a Romantic Getaway or Fun Trip with Friends, Tally-Ho Can Help Create an Unforgettable Babymoon Whether you’re expecting your first child or adding another kiddo to your family, expecting a new baby is an exciting time! But, as most parents will tell you, life changes drastically – in ways big and small – when […]
Percheron Horses – Facts, Origin & History In November we introduced a blog mini-series featuring the five draft horse breeds that make up the Tally-Ho working herd. Our first article featured the iconic Clydesdale horse, explaining that the origin, history and many wonderful traits of the Clydesdale goes far beyond its association with the popular […]
Help Raise Funds for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation With everything going on in the world, we could all use a little extra magic and holiday cheer. Nothing quite captures the spirit of the Christmas season like the sound of horse hooves and jingle bells – at least in our humble opinion. Another way to […]
Clydesdale Horse: Facts, Origin & History In today’s urban landscape, few sounds can elicit the wonder and excitement of the clip-clopping of a horse’s feet down a city street. If you live or work in downtown Victoria or have had the privilege to visit our historic waterfront city, you’ve undoubtedly heard this sound and seen […]
