Chariots for Hire
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Chariots for Hire has been offering carriages in Hampton Roads since 1986. Carriage rides from our f In 2007, we started Doves of Love.
Chariots for Hire® has been family owned and operated since 1986. Some people may remember our first endeavors at Waterside in downtown Norfolk (1986 - 1994) and Portsmouth (1994 - 1996). We closed our downtown operations to focus on special events and weddings. We moved from Chesapeake in 2000 and we now raise our horses on 50 acres out in western Suffolk. Doves of Love is a dove release used for
Felix must have been out late playing with the boys. He was still napping when Lucy went out to give him a bath before work. Make sure you have your volume up when you watch the video 🤣
05/17/2026
Yesterday proved to be a busy day, 3 jobs, 3 cities. As it is Prom season, we continue to offer limited appointments for carriages or photo opportunities at our farm or a location that suits your needs.
03/08/2026
Well it was bound to happen with Lucy Rohrer having more input with the direction Chariots for Hire is going. Yes we are now on TikTok! Go on over to see what she is cooking up 😁 Link in the comments.
Maybe you will learn how your horse can have golden hooves 🤣
03/01/2026
Franko was soaking up the sun at Virginia Beach, but Felix was too busy hunting for Cinderella at Town Center in Newport News.
Happy 40th Anniversary! A perfect day for a stroll in a horse drawn carriage.
Chariots for Hire The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club
It is our pleasure to be at The Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, where Franko will pose for a photo shoot before giving carriage rides today. Franko has grown into one of our most talented horses, albeit with a hint of camera shyness. I suspect he may have been expecting a flash during the video. The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club
01/31/2026
I stashed hand warmers in the truck this morning before heading out from the farm. When we got to our spot and were setting up, I reminded the humans those warmers were for the horse's bit, not our cold hands. Felix will surely enjoy the warm surprise.
01/24/2026
Season 6 intern applications are open. Come learn, work, and grow with us.
01/24/2026
With deepest sympathy to the Taylor family and friends. It has been an honor to support Robinson’s Funeral Home in Littleton NC today.
01/17/2026
Franko sporting his white harness today.
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540 Dutch Road
Suffolk, VA
23437