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PHOTOS: The secret life of Victoria's pampered Beatles-loving carriage horses

Tally-Ho offers a rare glimpse into life on their Hidden Acres farm in Saanichton

Massage therapy, access to a chiropractor, specialized foot care, medical care, all whilst being serenaded The Beatles91裸聊视频 classic, 'Yellow Submarine'. You could be forgiven for thinking a new quirky health spa is opening in Greater Victoria, but you91裸聊视频檇 be wrong, as these are the services enjoyed by horses at Tally-Ho91裸聊视频檚 Hidden Acres farm in Saanichton.

91裸聊视频淭hey get almost better treatment than we do for ourselves,91裸聊视频 says Donna Friedlander, Tally-Ho owner.

Famous for over 120 years for their horse-drawn carriage tours around Victoria, Tally-Ho also offers curious equine enthusiasts the opportunity to visit their farm to learn more about the care and attention their animals receive.

During the peek behind-the-scenes, visitors can watch demonstrations of horseshoeing, harnessing and driving. But best of all, they can get up close and personal to the Tally-Ho herd of 18 draft horses, which includes Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire and Belgian breeds.

91裸聊视频淚 love seeing the look on somebody's face when they actually get up and close to one of the big draft horses,91裸聊视频 says Friedlander. 91裸聊视频淚t's just really magical; the horses love it, too.91裸聊视频

Visitors also get to hear stories about the background of each horse, who all have unique personalities. Remi, Friedlander reveals, loves to be sung too; his favourite song being 91裸聊视频榊ellow Submarine91裸聊视频 by The Beatles.

About how they stumbled onto Remi91裸聊视频檚 love of the Fab Four91裸聊视频檚 sixties hit, Friedlander explains trainers, in an attempt to put the Belgian draft horse at ease and teach him how to relax, would talk and sing softly to the horse.

91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檒l be really honest, it was probably a little bit more about keeping ourselves calm,91裸聊视频 she said. 91裸聊视频淩emi is a massive horse. You could see his body language just kind of melt when he heard it. It takes him to a happy place.91裸聊视频

And the horse is not fussy about the quality of the singing, explains Friedlander, whose daughter Kennadie has been partnered with Remi for tours in the city.

91裸聊视频淚'm gonna tell you right now, she has a horrible singing voice,91裸聊视频 she jokes. 91裸聊视频淣ot as bad as mine though.91裸聊视频

Most importantly for Friedlander, the farm tours offer reassurance to the public the horses are well cared for.

91裸聊视频淭hese horses are public figures 91裸聊视频 people are curious about how they are cared for and what kind of life they actually live,91裸聊视频 she says. 91裸聊视频淚t's important that people get to come and see that, learn about them and ask the questions that they have.91裸聊视频

One fact farm visitors might be surprised to learn is all horses are Tally-Ho horses for life.

91裸聊视频淲hen they retire, they're still part of the Tally-Ho family, they91裸聊视频檝e got a pension plan,91裸聊视频 says Friedlander.

91裸聊视频淲e're in it for the horses,91裸聊视频 she adds. 91裸聊视频淭his is all about caring for the horses and keeping them connected to the community.91裸聊视频

For more information about Tally-Ho and their farm tours, visit their website: .



About the Author: Ben Fenlon

Multimedia journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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