carriage horse

American  

noun

1. a horse trained and groomed to draw carriages.

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Etymology

Origin of carriage horse

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

He has promised to turn city animal shelters into no-kill havens for homeless pets, and has said he’ll ban carriage horse rides in Central Park—a campaign promise former Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio made ahead of his first term but failed to achieve during eight years in office.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the wake of Ryder’s accident, the carriage horse industry itself has called upon the city to step up oversight.

From Seattle Times

Its requests include a full-time city equine veterinarian, updated rules and training for drivers and the creation of a carriage horse stable inside Central Park.

From Seattle Times

In her box stall on 52nd Street, Fintzi’s shaggy draft horse Stella, a Chicago carriage horse until that city banned the practice in 2020, nibbled hay on a recent afternoon.

From Seattle Times

Carriage horse owners insist every effort is made to care for the animals in retirement or place them in new permanent homes.

From Seattle Times