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"That looks like such a FUN JOB!" We get asked every weekend how we became carriage drivers. We all have different answers, but it's usually the love of horses combined with the desire to show off our beautiful Fort Worth that keeps us coming back every weekend. Yes, most of the time our job is as fun as it gets. Clients who are proposing, getting married or on a first date. Santa Clauses and tree lightings, birthday parties and anniversaries. Daddy-Daughter Dances, Cinderella Parties and Costumed Balls. Our Drivers see themselves in local papers, are interviewed by international news agencies, turn up in music videos, on the local "Weather Spot" and in major advertisements. We've been hired for every Stock Show Parade for 19 years, so yes, it's FUN! As a horseperson, you will encounter every challenge. There aren't many opportunities to maneuver a horse through the portico of a 4-Star Hotel no matter what kind of equestrian you are! If you like taking Horsemanship to the next level, you will like commercial driving. Carriage Driving is now an Gold Medal International Event, there are lots of open competitive Driving activities in the area as well. The HARD PART is reporting for work when conditions are not as FUN! Rain and cold in the winter, heat and dirt in the summer. Lots of horse baths, late nights, city buses, aching backs and "Do you have any Grey Poupon?" comments from the street. Holidays mean GREAT INCOME, but plan on working Christmas, New Year's and Valentine's Day. Driving a Carriage is a very serious and dangerous occupation. You are responsible for your own and your horse's safety plus the safety of your passengers and pedestrians. Traffic is very heavy at times downtown. We need EXCELLENT drivers behind the "wheel", we are the ULTIMATE in DEFENSIVE driving. We don't have the luxury of having even one accident! Lots of street action means lots of concentration while at the same time attending to our clients. We are EXTREMELY FORTUNATE to have Sundance Square as the home-base for our carriage company. It is one of the premier downtown re-developments in the world. What this means is that our client service bar is much higher than most other businesses, we are committed to Sundance and their first-class vision of Downtown Fort Worth. If you would like to make great money in a FUN, high-profile, locally-popular EQUESTRIAN business, e-mail us with your introduction and references. We try to keep enough drivers on hand so that you can work as much or little as you like. Mostly Weekends 7p - Midnight (depends on season) Drivers normally earn $10-$20 per hour plus tips We require: Extensive Driving or English (on the bit) riding experience, can train from some Western riding disciplines Reliable transportation, prefer truck for occasional jobs on location Physical ability to perform all aspects of position Ability to perform Driving Services as a Sub-Contractor Employment references City of FW requires for Driving License: Minimum 21 years of age Defensive Driving in the last one year Physical including Drug/Alcohol Screening Driving Record Check E-Mail with your introduction, we look forward to hearing from you! finedriving@classiccarriages.net

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