Available Year-'round
We are dedicated to the well being of our horses, drivers and customers.
This dedication is why we are members of the
Carriage Operators of North America ~ CONA.
CONA is an organization dedicated to establishing
and promoting safe and humane standards for the
horse-drawn carriage industry.
The Hitching Company is a proud member of:
The Greater Minneapolis Convention
and Visitors Association -
GMCVA
The American Horse Council -
AHC
The Carriage Operators of
North America - CONA
Frequently Asked Questions About Carriage Horses
Does he like his job? - Carriage horses are bred to work in harness. The exercise he receives while working keeps him healthy
Does the pavement hurt his hooves? - No, he wears protective shoes.
Is pulling all this weight hard on a horse? - A horse can easily pull six times it's own weight. Our horses use only 6% of their capacity.
What are the horses fed? - Our horses have two to three meals of hay and grain per day and all the grass they want to eat in the pasture.