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CONA
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Dignity of Labor II The horse is one of the most outstanding athletes in the animal kingdom. Because of his cooperative nature, he has made a significant contribution to man's historical development. Today, the horse in harness is regaining respect and admiration in a recreational role. Horse drawn carriages recreate a time when life was to be savored slowly. And, they recreate a very special relationship between man and nature. When treated with care and respect, the horse willingly provides his great strength for man's purposes. Man, in turn, tends to the health and comfort of his partner in work. Therein, lies the dignity of labor.
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Carriage Operators of North America
Locate a Professional Horse-Drawn Carriage Company
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Most Frequently Asked Questions about Carriage Horses
• Does this horse like his job?
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There is a rich history and much tradition associated with horse drawn carriages. Public carriages for hire were once very common and every city and town had it's quota of livery stables. There were large numbers of passenger vehicles on the streets with some carrying as many as forty people at one time.
Horse drawn vehicles in public service lasted until well into the 20th century, now they are one of the most exclusive means of transportation in the world today. Horse drawn carriages remain a unique way to travel to and from your wedding service, make a proposal, see the sights or just relax and enjoy the ambiance of a bygone era.
CONA is committed to promoting the humane welfare of carriage animals. We promote quality carriage and customer service. We strive to be the voice of the professional carriage industry by representing our membership and assisting government agencies at the local, state and federal levels. We provide open communications and education for members and the public on the operation and management of the carriage trade. We encourage networking and sharing of ideas throughout the industry.
CONA is an international non profit organization which strives to provide an efficient method for clients to find a nearby high quality, professional, independently owned Horse drawn Carriage Company which can satisfy their horse and carriage requirements. CONA provides a support network which is designed to assist member Companies in attaining and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and service
Our members have access to material, education, aid and support designed to guide them
in becoming professional carriage operators who provide quality, reliable and safe horse
drawn carriage services. By joining CONA they have taken an extra step toward this goal,
however CONA can not guarantee that all individual members adhere to our policies, therefore
one should investigate each potential vender with the same care as you would in hiring an
unknown company.
Consult our
State Listings
for contact information and links to individual websites for a member company in your area.
Some of our members provide products and services related to the industry, locate them
Here
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CONA members oppose a mandatory National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Additionally CONA members oppose any mandatory or voluntary movement tracking of all equine species other than the current system of veterinarian certificates and coggins tests.
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