The Sacramento Area's Horse And Carriage Rides
There's a certain romance and panache that goes with riding in a horse-drawn carriage. The greater Sacramento area is perfectly suited for a leisurely ride in a comfortable carriage. The State Capitol, Old Sacramento, Nevada City, Elk Grove and El Dorado County are all within reach of a carriage pulled by stunning, matched pairs of horses, for any number of occasions.
Top Hand Ranch
P.O. Box 183
Elverta, CA 95626
(916) 496-6754
www.tophandranch.com
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Top Hand Ranch has a variety of carriages and horse teams to go with them. Carriages are available for weddings, funerals, business outings and general tours of the Sacramento area. On the business side, it suggests its carriages and teams for seasonal events, grand openings, parades, community celebrations, client appreciation, various promotions and company parties. Dream up your own version of a business-related ride, and get in. Take a tour of Old Sacramento or the State Capitol. You can also ride along the river and through town.
Related: Old Sacramento State Park
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Vintage Carriage Company will make your wedding a memory-filled event with its Cinderella Carriage, pulled by at matching pair of white horses. Vintage easily accommodates a romantic getaway for two, with carriages that include, but aren't limited to, Santa's sleigh. Since 1993 it has offered Baraat services for South Asian weddings, featuring a gorgeous white horse. Create your own version of carriage heaven for you and yours.
Related: Horseback riding in Sacramento
Empire Carriage Company
Grass Valley, CA
(530) 432-1651
www.empirehorse.com
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Empire Carriage has a fine collection of wagons, suited for anything from weddings to funerals. Empire will travel up to 75 miles from its ranch in Grass Valley. Rides and carriage experiences can be arranged fit your budget and needs. Horses and wagons are well matched for the best experience possible. If you'd like your own parade in a fine wagon, call them.
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Based in Placerville, this carriage company covers El Dorado and Sacramento counties. It has provided a first-class carriage experience since 1983. Its stable of horses and carriages, along with vintage cars, is available for your enjoyment with a simple phone call. The company boasts an open schedule, meaning that there is no set ride route, except what which you agree on. Dream away, call Sharon, and get ready for a wonderful experience.
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The Nevada City Carriage Company is located in an old carriage house in Nevada City. Most of the lumber for the carriage house was locally logged and pulled out of the forest by its horses. Take a romantic tour of Nevada City by relaxing in one of Nevada City's carriages while the horses do all the work. It offers wedding packages to make your day the most memorable one imaginable. Check out its services from Sacramento to North Lake Tahoe. Call to set up your ride.
Charles is a freelance writer who has lived in the Sierra, halfway between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, for the last 37 years. He retired from teaching after 36 years in 2010. He and his wife hike, kayak, cross country ski, snow shoe, ride mountain bikes and road bikes, year round. Wandering aimlessly, always looking for another place to explore, some place new, is high on the agenda. Charles enjoys all aspects of the great outdoors and writing about it to encourage others to explore as well. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
