Adopt a Horse

Why Adopt?

We need your help!

For 117 years, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours has been an iconic part of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

We are extremely proud of our operations and take our roles as tourism ambassadors for our industry, and city, seriously.  We have seen tremendous public support for our horses over many years – they are much loved icons of our City.  It is important that we continue to provide society the opportunities to learn about and interact with these amazing animals.  Particularly as horses have a proven ability to help us heal and move forward during difficult times (which we all are most certainly facing).

Out of care and concern for public health, and respect for physical distancing due to the COVID-19 crisis, we suspended operations effective March 19, 2020.  Due to subsequent travel restrictions that are expected to remain in place until a vaccine is created, forecasts for recovery of our local tourism industry are 12 to 18 months.

Our 15 magnificent draft horses (Clydesdales, Belgians, Percherons, Shires and a Suffolk Punch) are the heart of our family-owned and operated small business.  They live with us at Hidden Acres Farm, where we share our daily lives together.  Unlike other equine businesses, we rely on tourism as our main revenue source.  However since our closure we have zero income from operations to cover an estimated $20,000 per month in horse-care and other non-discretionary operational costs.  We are facing significant and urgent financial challenges.

By adopting one of our beautiful draft horses, you will play a vital role in our ability to continue to provide top-notch care for the herd while we work to maintain our operations during COVID.  While were were fully closed for two months, we have been able to reopen at a significantly reduced rate (approximately 13% of normal) so we can create some savings for the upcoming winter to cover the ongoing costs of care for the herd, including:

• Essential hay and nutritional supplements (one draft horse eats up to 50 lbs of food per day!);
• Regular hoof care by a certified farrier (feet are trimmed and/or shod every 5 to 7 weeks);
• Health visits from a veterinarian, chiropractor, massage therapist, or other specialist;
• Farm and paddock maintenance; and
• General animal husbandry needs such as grooming supplies, small tools, etc.

By adopting one of Tally-Ho’s draft horses, not only do you have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference, but you will also receive gifts of appreciation according to the level of your contribution.

Adoption Packages

All adoptions are a single payment. You can choose to renew your donation at any time and continue your support of the Tally-Ho horses.

If you would like to contribute a different dollar value than the specified amounts, please fill in the amount on the payment screen.  Dollar values will be rounded down to the closest sponsorship level for the purposes of determining what will be included in your thank you package.

Gift certificates may be redeemed through the Tally-Ho Carriage Tours website (www.tallyhotours.com).  At the time of booking please specify the name of the horse you adopted.  Tally-Ho will make every effort to schedule your tour with your adopted horse; however we are working with live animals and they may be off duty for a variety of reasons.  Our first priority is the health and safety of our animals, clients and the general public.  We reserve the right to substitute another horse should the need arise.

Horse adoptions and associated elements are non-refundable, non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours is not a registered charity and therefore is unable to provide a tax receipt for any donation.

Please allow up to 3 weeks for the delivery of your gift package, if applicable.