Our Horses
We have 5 beautiful draft horses that make up Charming Carriages
& Swan Valley Wagon Tours team.
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Three of our horses, Johnny, Violet & Bradly live on a 55 acre property in Bullsbrook WA.
The other two, Percy & Lady live of a 5 acre farm in Denmark WA.
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Not only are our horses a part of our family business they also are our passion and our pets who we love dearly.
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When they are not 'at work' they are relaxing in their paddocks together eating and eating and sleeping and grooming and eating...
and did we mention eating...
We also have lost of fun, taking them on fun rides to the beach or the bush!
Violet
Violet joined our team in March 2019. She is a grey Clydesdale x Percheron Mare. She is 16hh (162cm) will be 13 on 2 September 2025.
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Miss Violet has fit into our team absolutely perfectly, she is happy to go in pairs with anyone and works alone well too. She loves cuddles and makes a very beautiful wedding horse.
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Johnny
Johnny is our beautiful white Percheron gelding. He is 16hh (162cm) and will be 18 years old on 7th Oct 2025.
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He started his career in Melbourne Victoria. Seeking the good life out of the hustle bustle of the city Johnny moved to the stunning Swan Valley.
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Johnny is a hard worker and always tries his best to please.
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Percy
Percy joined us in 2018 as an unbroken young horse. He has now passed his training with lots of gold stars and is now a part of our Wedding Team!
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Percy is a black Clydesdale gelding, he currently stands 17.1hh (174cm) and will be 11 years old on 24th July 2025.
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We are thrilled to have our 'Perfect Percy' available for wedding and special events.
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Lady
Lady was bought as a weanling in 2018 and transported all the way from Bucca Valley, NSW.
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She is the most cuddle loving horse and a sweet girl to ride. She is currently in training as a carriage horse and is learning fast!
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Lady's will be 7 years old on
27th September 2025. She is 17hh (173cm).
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Forever in our hearts and memories.
Ode to the Horse
Where in this world can man find nobility without pride,
friendship without envy or beauty without vanity?
Here where grace is laced with muscle,
and strength by gentleness confined,
He serves without servility;
he has fought without enmity.
There is nothing so powerful,
nothing less violet,
there is nothing so quick,
nothing more patient.
England’s past has been borne on his back.
All our history is his industry;
we are his heirs, he our inheritance.
Ronald Duncan, 1954
Toffee
RIP
22 November 2007 -
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Toffee was our most treasured mare. She was a roan Clydesdale.
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Toffee was born in the Swan Valley WA.
She was a wonderful work horse with a lovely kind nature and our lead girl for helping train the youngsters.
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Toffees beautful face and ever round tummy will live on in our memories and photos.
We miss you our Toffee girl x
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Bob
RIP
19 October 2003 - 07 July 2018
Eulogy to Bob
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Bob was our famous Wedding Horse.
He was a black and white Shire gelding standing 17.1hh (174cm) and weighing in at 920kg.
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Bob was the perfect gentleman who bought something very special to any occasion.
Bob loved a scratch on the neck and also loved to eat fresh bouquets.​
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Bob my boy, gosh I loved you. Thank you for everything.
Major
RIP
01 August 2010 - 24 November 2021
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Major was our very handsome Clydesdale gelding. He stood at 16hh (162cm) and was a beloved member of our team. Major joined us in 2017, and unexpectedly left us early.
He had a wonderful career as a wedding horse and a great member of the Swan Valley Wagon Tours team.
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We will miss him dearly ♥​
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