The Enchanted Carriage Horses
Sugar Baby
Sugar Baby is a registered English Shire. She was used as a brood mare by her previous owners who where told she was trained to drive. She was too sick to try her out before we took her in. With sores covering her legs and very underweight she became our "rescue project". Several months of rest and 400 pounds later, Sugar began her career of carriage pulling. Today Sugar Baby will pull a carriage or carry a groom to his bride during a Hindu wedding celebration.
Pietje
The Friesian Horse, with flowing mane and tail originated in Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Always black in color, it is one of the oldest European breeds, dating back to 1000 BC. This noble horse was a favorite mount of armored knights, having the strength to carry
great weight and still maneuver precisely in battle. This little mare is the
reason we started The Enchanted Carriage. The breed association's slogan is The Friesian Horse, Experience the Enchantment. Hence, The Enchanted Carriage was the name given to our company. The Friesian Horse; Bold, Romantic, Majestic. Whatever the occasion, celebrate with the romanticism of
the Friesian Horse. Let Pietje add style and elegance to your special occasion.
Dove
Dove is a 3/4 Friesian and the newest addition to the horses of The
Enchanted Carriage. He has loads of personality and is sure to capture your
heart. Let Dove's majestic presence add "that special touch" to your event.
In Loving Memory
Reno 1980 - September 2, 2009
Reno came to the farm in the spring of 2003. I wasn't looking for another horse, but I received a call from Amish trainer, Vernon Miller. He had a 23 year old gelding that he needed to place. He wanted this horse to go where he would be well taken care of in is last years and he called me. How could I resist?
Reno worked as a carriage horse in Chicago for five years so he was well trained and traffic safe. For the next six years Reno enjoyed his semi retired life, participating in wedding celebrations, parades and other special events. Losing a beloved horse is always painful and I ask myself if the pain is worth it. Yet I could not imagine my life without these special horses and am thankful for the privilege of loving them.
I received a card which read "I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me, but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss."