How to Buy a Horse Drawn Carriage
Horse drawn carriages are perfect for weddings, proms, or other special events. And who knows, maybe oil will become too expensive and people will start using horses again. If you would like to buy a horse drawn carriage then you should read this article.
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Decide why you would like to own a horse-drawn carriage. Are you wanting to use a traditional form of transportation? Or maybe you would like to open a business for profit, renting carriage rides? There are many reasons for owning a carriage.
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The reason you need to pinpoint your decision for buying a carriage is so that you can determine what your budget will be. If you plan to rent out use of the carriage or replace the use of a car, you may be able to incorporate savings or earnings into your budget.
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Locate the nearest Amish community. There are Amish communities in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio and other agricultural states.
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Make contact with some of the local Amish community and inquire about carriage manufacturing. Most Amish communities have an active trade of carriage building.
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If there isn't an Amish community nearby, you can always make contact via the internet. For example, Troyer Carriage Company is a northern-Indiana Amish-owned horse-drawn carriage company. See below for the link to Troyer Carriage Company.
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Be sure to communicate to the Amish builders your needs and desires. Remember that often times the Amish aesthetic is "plain" and if you need something that is eye-catching they may need to build a custom carriage.
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If you live in Texas, you may not need to go through the Amish, because you can contact McInnis Industries which also manufacturers buggies. See below for the resource link.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that you will be a cultural outsider to the Amish.
