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The Hitching Company

Serving Greater Minneapolis
612-338-7777

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About Us ~ FAQ's ~ Memberships
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We are dedicated to the well being of our horses, drivers and customers. This dedication is why we are members of the Carriage Operators of North America ~ CONA. CONA is an organization dedicated to establishing and promoting safe and humane standards for the horse-drawn carriage industry.

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Memberships

The Hitching Company is a proud member of:

The Greater Minneapolis Convention
and Visitors Association - GMCVA

The American Horse Council - AHC

The Carriage Operators of
North America - CONA
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carriage Horses


Does he like his job? - Carriage horses are bred to work in harness. The exercise he receives while working keeps him healthy

Does the pavement hurt his hooves? - No, he wears protective shoes.

Is pulling all this weight hard on a horse? - A horse can easily pull six times it's own weight. Our horses use only 6% of their capacity.

What are the horses fed? - Our horses have two to three meals of hay and grain per day and all the grass they want to eat in the pasture.

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