Horse and Carriage

Best Carriages
A VERY SPECIAL WAY TO MAKE IT YOUR VERY SPECIAL DAY!
Pandora and Eric Best have a range of beautiful vintage, modern, English and foreign carriages at Hraefn Ham Farm, Hutcherleigh near Totnes.
Star of the collection is a beautiful 1880s Brougham, a gorgeous glass fronted coach, which is perfect for weddings, proms, christenings, civil ceremonies, and other special occasions. Newly uopholstered in a sumptuous dark blue it provides a beautiful backdrop for any bride. The glass windows at the front and side allow views of the happy couple whilst the closed coach mean that even in an English summer you can still arrive in style. It also provides a degree of privacy to enjoy the intimacy of those moments after the ceremony. The carriage is drawn by Thunder, a milk white gypsy cob with a flowing mane and tail. Brides can choose their ribbons and plumes to decorate the horse and carriage. In summer champagne and in winter footwarmers, rugs and hot toddies are provided to keep you warm whatever the weather.
Pandora has done wedding carriages since 1985 and is happy to discuss your individual requirements to make sure it really is the trip of a lifetime.
Charges for the carriages depend on what you want to do , a small pony drawn open carriage can be provided for bridesmaids or a larger wagonette for guests, family etc.
They also have carriages for picnics, three day driving to Dartmoor, learning to drive and other fun horse related activities. Pony parties for children's birthdays can be arranged as well as pub drives for adult special occasions.
There is also a stunning black and silver horse drawn hearse for those who want to go out in style, and a Hungarian open vehicle for the Green funeral market.
We do:

Weddings, proms, civil ceremonies and special occasions

Corporate events

Lessons and driving trips

Liveries, schooling livery and breaking to drive

Funerals (including special vehicle for green funerals )

Parties for all from 2 years to 102! (your place or ours)

Events including chariot displays
If it involves a carriage and/or horse and its legal we'll do it for you. Prices according to required activity, time and distance.
Contact Pandora or Eric Best

Among other cities, Best Carriages may serve the following areas: Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Ford, Bournemouth, Coombe, Preston, Upton, Burton, Charlton, Easton, Horton, Knowle, Swindon, Ashley, Coleford, Dean, Eastington, Ham, Kingston, Leigh, Newport, Sandford, Staverton, Stratton, Tytherington, Weston

My Little Pony Parties

Especially for pony mad children: My little pony with real ponies! Dress up the ponies, plait their manes and tails, do their ribbons add sparkle and glitter, create your own winged unicorn. Go for a ride on a carriage with the wonderful unique magic Persian ponies. Wear your own princess fancy dress outfits

We provide the ponies, the glitter, the ribbons and the wings and horn for the unicorn. We safely help the children create their my little pony fantasy and take them for their drive with the ponies.

We also provide a clean decorated my little pony stable with table and chairs for the picnic tea which you provide. If the weather is poor there will be special pony party games in the large covered barns. Hand washing and toilets on site so the children will be clean before tea.

Up to eight children catered for prices from £100 per session (90mins) .

OR : Princess for an hour. Bring your little princess for a special drive on her own carriage drawn by our magic Persian Ponies (mum or dad plus a friend can accompany) The ponies will be specially dressed for the occasion and we will plait them with the ribbons of your choice. £70.00

vOr for those who want a different pony experience

Cowboys and Indians: Real Western saddles, ponies painted like real Indian ponies. Stagecoach hold up and special cowboy games, including lassoing, throwing horseshoes and Okay Corral targets . Come wearing cowboy and Indian fancy dress and have a great time. Stable decorated ranch style for their picnic tea

Prices as for Pony Parties

YOUR PLACE OR OURS: We can bring the ponies and carriage to your place, providing there is a suitable place to unload and to do the grooming, plaiting etc. There will be an extra charge for this depending on distance travelled.

Carriage Driving Lessons, Trips, fun days

Holidaying in the Glorious South Hams?
Want something else to do??
Do something very different!!

Best Carriages offer you the chance to have a go at carriage driving. All ages and abilities catered for. Prices from £25. Vouchers available for gifts.

We do:

Lessons, trips and picnics

Liveries, breaking to drive

Weddings, and special occasions

Pony Parties for all (your place or ours)

Events including chariot displays

We are only 10 minutes drive from Totnes, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth