Do you remember this photo from last fall? 
Maybe Grace has outgrown her fear because she loved the horses who pull the carriages in Central Park. We walked along the southern end of the park a couple of times on Thursday and she really wanted to stop and pet the horses. As we walked past each one she reached out trying to touch them. The drivers, used to accommodating tourists, were very nice and held their horses' heads so she could get a close look. It was so obvious how much she wanted to go for a ride so we took her for a 30 minute evening loop.
Maybe Grace has outgrown her fear because she loved the horses who pull the carriages in Central Park. We walked along the southern end of the park a couple of times on Thursday and she really wanted to stop and pet the horses. As we walked past each one she reached out trying to touch them. The drivers, used to accommodating tourists, were very nice and held their horses' heads so she could get a close look. It was so obvious how much she wanted to go for a ride so we took her for a 30 minute evening loop.
Our driver told us that there are two horses for each carriage and the horses have an ID in their hoof so they can be checked in and out of the stable. Each horse is only allowed to work 9 hours at a time. He has been working evenings for 15 years and shared that a lot of "romantic" people go on carriage rides. And, surprisingly, many are locals out on dates for special occasions. 
Grace enjoyed her ride so much. She ended up riding standing up holding the reins and making the "neigh" sound for most of it. I wonder if Scooby Doo, our horse, understood what she was saying!
4 comments:
I was happy Grace loved the horses as much as I do. I told her that my favorite sound in the night in NYC is when the horses go back to the barn along Ninth Avenue. You can hear the paddle of the hoofs and it sounds wonderful. Love Nana
"The Die Hard New Yorker"
Grace you looked like you had such a fantastic time. You are so cute in the pictures taking control of the horse. Looks like you could become a NYC Girl like your NANA! Looking at your pictures make me want to take Dawson. NYC is by far my most favorite city in the USA! I used to go 2-3 times a year before Dawson came home! Time for us to go together!
I Heart NY could be Grace's new slogan...she looks like a natural in the city! Love the pics of you, Nana, and Grace. So much fun!
WOW a carriage ride, and you got to hold the reins! How fantastic. It's wonderful that you can share all this with Nana and Ba
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