I have found the perfect job for me! I was surfing ksl.com when I came across a help wanted ad-Horse Carriage Drivers needed for the Holidays. What a perfect opportunity to learn how to drive a carriage. I have always wanted to go on one at Christmas time but thought it was too expensive-now I can do it all night long and get paid for it! The very best part of the job is that I can pick my own hours. I just mark what day I want to work and show up for my shift. I can work everyday or take 6 months off! The part I am most worried about is the cold. I have already started training and love all of it except the cold and it is just going to get colder. Friday & Saturday nights I have worn my sweat pants under my jeans, thermal top, long sleeve shirt, wool sweater, hoodie, down vest, and my long duster. I have been comfortable with that but it has only dropped to the low 50s at night. How much more can I wear when the temperature drops to the low 30s?! I need a thermos of hot chocolate!
The horses are awesome. They are controlled pretty much by voice commands. And they really are gentle giants. the one I had Saturday night was Bert and he is a Clydesdale and he is 8 feet tall from his front hoof to his withers or shoulder! The equipment isn't too hard to remember how to put on but I can't remember what the parts are called. I have to pull out and put away my own carriage from the barn which is pretty heavy. My shoulders are still stiff
! the draft horse can pull up to 4 times its weight! Amazing! And the horses rally like the work. When you pull them out of their paddock they are ancy and can't wait to get out on the streets.Well, I expect to see you all up at temple square this Christmas for a carriage ride! Here is the website if you'd like to look around! htpp://www.carriageforhire.net
4 comments:
Bridget that is the perfect job for you. I have always wanted to ride in a carriage but because of the expense and allergies I've never have braved it. This Christmas season I will do it, expect me and Lou to ride in your carriage. Please when you start doing it let us know when you'll be up there so Lou and I can plan a date night :)
I was going to start my comment with the exact same sentence Diana did, haha! That does seem like the perfect fit for you. I've done a carriage ride once before years ago, and it's just so nostalgic feeling, and fun! Definitely keep us posted on your shedual so we can come up and have you take us for a ride! (:
This is awesome! What a fun thing for you to do- I can see you freezing though! Get those hand warmers and put them in your pockets!
We went last year and our guide was so boring...the first year we went we had someone that knew so much about the area that it was so interesting and felt like we were on a tour. We tipped him like 15 bucks he was that good. How's your Utah history? You might be able to score some extra spending cash!
Are you still doing this? How fun. I hadn't heard about this!
~Becky
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