Welcome to Classic Carriage

Classic Carriage is in the business of providing horse drawn carriage and wagon rides. As the owner, Matt and his wife, Stacie and Terry Burkhalter, founder, have over 27 years of combined experience and the knowledge necessary to insure your carriage ride will be a carefree experience. Since 2000, in its first ten years, Classic Carriage has participated in over 450 events. Classic Carriage is fully insured and a proud member of Valley Wedding and Event Professionals.


Classic Carriage has provided many memorable ‘Dream-Come-True’ events in the Staunton/Harrisonburg, VA area as well as in Manassas, Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Front Royal, Woodstock, Broadway, Richmond,Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton and Franklin, WV.

Why People Choose Classic Carriage?

Classic Carriage is owned by Matt and Stacie Hickey and operated as an independent business. There are two teams, four beautiful horses (Bill and Nitro, black Percheron and Sonny and Cher, blond Belgian) are a source of income and they are valued and very much loved. They are healthy and well fed. They are current on blood work, inoculations, worming and hoof care at all times. Both teams are accustomed to working calmly and dependably around busy traffic and in unexpected situation, even in the hectic traffic of crowded towns and cities.


Classic Carriage assures you of a safe and enjoyable ride regardless of distractions. As owners, we are proud of the business we have built in partnership with his four legged gentle giants. Classic Carriage wants your horse drawn carriage ride to be an enjoyable and carefree time. Each of the drivers work hard to be sure you can relax, enjoy your ride, and share the romance and nostalgia of a quieter slower era.

                         Matt & Stacie Hickey

                            160 Miller Farm Rd

                           Staunton, VA 24401

                                  (540) 421-9231

            classiccarriage2@gmail.com

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“I will highly recommend Classic Carriage to anyone who is looking for a carriage ride for a wedding or any other special occasion.”

Customer Quotes

“Our school group really appreciated their experience with the wagon, Sonny & Cher, and learned a lot about transportation a long time ago.”

“The carriage ride after our wedding was a great chance to relax. I think we would have enjoyed an even longer ride!”