NithRidge Livery and Carriage Services

06/24/2017

(Warning: strong language in video)

This is, unfortunately, nothing new in the horse world. Especially for those who drive their horses on public roads (like us!). It is a long training process to train horses to be calm in such situations meaning horses who are not yet confident around traffic need to experience traffic in order to learn they are not going to get hurt. A real catch-22!

In Ontario it is the motorized vehicle driver's legal responsibility to ensure the horses remain calm on public roads, which may include pulling over and turning off their vehicle until the horse is under control again.

There have been many examples of unsafe driving around our team and many other horses which have been driven by our team of drivers. Not stories we ever want to relive. Please everyone take the time to pass wide and slow any time you encounter horses on the road!

Warning: video contains language and gestures that are not safe for work or for young viewers. A Facebook post is going viral today showing a terrifying sc...

05/28/2017

We would like to congratulate one of our drivers, Katie, on her wedding this weekend!

07/19/2016

Carriage rides are in full swing! Contact us for information on booking the boys for your event or even just for a special date night!

06/12/2016

Another behind the scenes photo! It's farrier day at the stable.

The farrier trims the horses' hooves (just like cutting your toenails) and today he is putting on our road shoes. These shoes help give the horses traction on the pavement and helps prevent the hooves from being worn down too quickly from the hard ground.

05/18/2016

A little behind the scenes footage from Monday. The vet came in for routine vaccines and Mac got a special treatment. He had his teeth floated!

Horses' teeth are constantly growing because the teeth are ground down from them grazing throughout the day. If their grinding pattern isn't perfect (let's face it, who is perfect?!) they will develop sharp edges on their teeth that can cut into their cheeks that hurt, even when they are simply eating!

Floating doesn't hurt and the edges are filled down with a special drill attachment to make everything comfortable for them. Have any questions about what else the boys get done? Just ask!

04/23/2016

Doesn't this beautiful weather make you want get outside?! Why not relax in our vis-a-vis carriage for your next family gathering? Message us for details

02/14/2016

Some of the livery staff took advantage of this week's snow and went skijoring with Mac!

02/11/2016

Want a sweet treat for you Valentine? How about a ride in a horse drawn carriage?

12/11/2015

Do you have family visiting after Christmas and you don't know what to do? How about a carriage ride through the town! Book now! Just because there isn't snow doesn't mean you can't enjoy the horses!

11/24/2015

The holiday season is fast approaching! A snowy carriage ride around town with a pickup right at your door may be a great addition to your Christmas party!

The horses are available every day except for Christmas day to allow us time with our friends and loved ones. But hurry, we are already booking up fast!

10/23/2015

We finished our last wedding of the year today and now are gearing up for winter! But before the snow flies, don't you think you should enjoy the colours of fall from the carriage? It is great for family functions!

10/11/2015

Happy Thanksgiving from Mac and Torino!