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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.
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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.
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Most importantly for Friedlander, the farm tours offer reassurance to the public the horses are well cared for.
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One fact farm visitors might be surprised to learn is all horses are Tally-Ho horses for life.
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For more information about Tally-Ho and their farm tours, visit their website: .
