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Episode 4: Harness Welcome back to another rendition of Art of the Hitch . This week, we’re talking about harness—specifically draft horse harness —and the different styles and purposes behind each type. Draft horse harness is a beautifully efficient system designed to translate a horse’s strength into controlled, useful work. While all harnesses share the same basic purpose—allowing a horse to pull safely and comfortably—the finer details vary depending on tradition, workloa

Episode 3: No Hoof, No Horse Hello again, everyone! We’ve spent the last week re-shoeing all of our horses, so I thought this would be the perfect time to talk a little about shoeing and how we do things here at Pair A Dice Carriages. We take tremendous pride in the care and appearance of our horses’ feet — it’s something we’re extremely detail-oriented about. In fact, the feet are usually the first thing people notice when they see our horses, and we often receive compliment

Episode 2: Draft Horses Through Time Why? Why do we still use draft horses, and what purpose do they serve today? With modern transportation and technology, you might think the draft horse would be a relic of the past. Yet, as Winston Churchill once said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” Horses remind us of something the fast-paced, technology-driven world often forgets — connection . They slow us down, bring us into the pr

Hi everyone! I’ve decided to start a weekly educational mini-series all about Pair A Dice Carriages  — draft horses and their history...

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the @renorodeo for having us this year. It was an honor to be part of such a legendary and...

The 106th Annual Reno Rodeo is Here, happening from June 19th to June 28th. Often dubbed the "biggest and best rodeo yet," this year...

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As we step into 2025, anticipation swells for one of Colorado's most beloved events: the National Western Stock Show Parade. Each year...