If you feel like doing something a bit out of the ordinary, and a little romantic and fun, this may be just for you. Take a slow cruise in one of the horse drawn carriages for a ride through the central downtown area. Can you imagine… a moon lit summer evening, a comfortable seat in your regal looking carriage and the soft clip clop sound as your horse walks along.
I have always been a bit curious about the carriages so when I was downtown on foot not too long ago, I happened to talk with a carriage driver named Sky who works for Yellow Rose Carriages. Both he and his horse Riley were taking a short break near the Monument while waiting for their next fare. It doesn’t take much to tell that Sky has a genuine love and enthusiasm for what he does. Which is great because it’s a full time job for him. I always admire anyone who is working at something they love to do.
And if you watch Riley, he’s a natural at working the crowd…sort of the strong silent type…a really gentle animal. I studied Riley for a while from a short distance as people came up to him and he always brought out a smile from everyone. Sky told me about the lodging and care that Riley gets on a daily basis. It’s extensive. I know some people that don’t have it that good. He said Riley really enjoyed pulling the carriage and also it was good exercise for him. He’s a draft horse and helped him to stay in shape. It was sort of spooky though. Some of the time I was looking at Riley, I found myself having to resist the urge to ask him “Are you the Key Master”? I guess I have seen the movie Ghostbusters too many times.
As long as the weather permits, the carriages are available about every day of the year from mid-evening to 11 or 12 o’clock at night, with extended hours on the weekends.
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