Adventures with Gloria

Welcome to my world of horses and carriages and the ambiance of yesterday. Experience what it is to travel through many lands to collect and drive some of the finest carriages in the world. Wonder at the art and artifacts of a bygone era. To save our history, I have spent many years driving horses, exhibiting carriages, and developing expertise and knowledge few will know. After winning many championships and awards throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, I am now mission-driven to share my knowledge of horses, carriages, driving, and their histories with you.
My journey has led me to understand that mankind has been using horses for warfare, transportation, agriculture, industry, communication, and commerce for over 6,000 years, and the automobile has been in use for only 100 years. Most people are unaware of this long and rich history, and they have not stopped to think about the horse’s contribution to their lives. My time is now devoted to presenting this knowledge.
As a world traveler, I have driven 17 different horse breeds, in 13 countries, on 3 continents. I hope my experiences offer you a different perspective on history which will enlighten and entertain. Journey back in time for insights into the centuries when most people traveled by carriage and life was not without tending the animals that provided transportation and horsepower to perform daily work. Learn about the only Full-state Dress Chariot in the United States that was once a favorite of Austria’s Emperor Franz Joseph and his beloved ‘Sissi,’ Empress Elizabeth. I also offer you an opportunity to learn about other European and American turnouts and how to classify carriages. Enjoy looking up pictures of runabouts, learning the origin of the term ‘phaeton’, understanding the difference between a phaeton and a break, identifying different kinds of English-style coaches and all sorts of other vehicles that formed the need for roads and bridges and that formed the foundation for the automobile and much of the terminology and expressions we know today. I would encourage you to visit the Carriage Museum of America (CMA) and Carriage Association of American (CAA) for more information on carriages.
Please make us of our Learning Resources and enjoy our Blog. Above all, come back and visit this site again and tell your friends.
My journey has led me to understand that mankind has been using horses for warfare, transportation, agriculture, industry, communication, and commerce for over 6,000 years, and the automobile has been in use for only 100 years. Most people are unaware of this long and rich history, and they have not stopped to think about the horse’s contribution to their lives. My time is now devoted to presenting this knowledge.
As a world traveler, I have driven 17 different horse breeds, in 13 countries, on 3 continents. I hope my experiences offer you a different perspective on history which will enlighten and entertain. Journey back in time for insights into the centuries when most people traveled by carriage and life was not without tending the animals that provided transportation and horsepower to perform daily work. Learn about the only Full-state Dress Chariot in the United States that was once a favorite of Austria’s Emperor Franz Joseph and his beloved ‘Sissi,’ Empress Elizabeth. I also offer you an opportunity to learn about other European and American turnouts and how to classify carriages. Enjoy looking up pictures of runabouts, learning the origin of the term ‘phaeton’, understanding the difference between a phaeton and a break, identifying different kinds of English-style coaches and all sorts of other vehicles that formed the need for roads and bridges and that formed the foundation for the automobile and much of the terminology and expressions we know today. I would encourage you to visit the Carriage Museum of America (CMA) and Carriage Association of American (CAA) for more information on carriages.
Please make us of our Learning Resources and enjoy our Blog. Above all, come back and visit this site again and tell your friends.