The words "horse sulky" is not something you hear every day, however, in many places around the world people use them in their everyday life, whether it is for racing or for special occasions. A horse sulky is a lightweight cart with just two wheels that is pulled by a horse. You may be thinking this is not very big, and you are right. The horse sulky is designed to hold one person, and that is the driver.
A horse sulky may be used for many things. They are often used in trotting and pacing races. In harness racing, there are two types of sulkies used, Jog Carts and Race Bikes. Jog Carts are only used for training for races. This cart is bigger than a racing cart, but it has a smoother ride and goes faster. It is also lighter. This type sounds perfect for racing; however you need a more compact cart when racing so you can be more aerodynamic and give your opponents some room to race as well. The second type, the Race Bike, is more compact. This is the only style you are allowed to race with. This is nice, because everyone has to race with the same type of cart and leaves no room for arguments.
Horse sulkies, also known as a horse and carriage, can be used for many special occasions. Have you ever dreamed of a fairy tale wedding? You can arrive to your venue in style with the horse and carriage. You can also have one for parties and prom nights. How many people have you seen pull up to prom in a horse drawn carriage? You could possibly be the first. Horse sulkies are also used for funerals. When a loved one passes away you generally do not want to think about the stress if everything that needs to be done. Some horse drawn carriage businesses work with the funeral home to provide your loved one with a proper and unique farewell that they very much deserve. Some horse sulkies are even privately hired for films and television.