Bits: The Bottom Line

The wrong bit in the wrong hands can be a disaster for both horse and human. There is a huge array of bits, mouth pieces, and types of materials from which they are manufactured, from many different suppliers. How does one choose?

A Day of Relaxation at the Ranch

After a long, hot job like a hay harvest, the residents at Ranch Ride Carriage Drive take a much-needed weekend break. Ranch work is never done, but rest and recovery is a must! https://youtu.be/kbrzPoKatss

The Secret Ingredient to Effective Training: Fun!

Have you ever had that moment in riding or driving when just as you think about your next move, the horse responds immediately and it’s just magical, as if the horse is reading your mind?

Make Hay While the Sun Shines!

Have you ever wondered why they say, "make hay while the sun shines?" Come along with Ranch Ride Carriage Drive as we put up some round bales for the winter, and see how hay is made!

For the Love of a Good Road: A Bit of History

There are those among us who love to experience bygone times by traveling on horse-drawn carriages, but some aspects of those bygone times are best left behind.

Visiting the Pecan Grove, Part 2

Libertad and Tex visit the pecan grove as harvest time approaches. During the summer of 2023, pecan trees across Texas have been stressed by extreme heat and dry conditions.

Origin of the Achenbach Driving System

When World War I broke out, Achenbach’s system proved ideal for teaching driving to large numbers of new recruits, many of whom had no previous horsemanship skills.

Libertad Visits the Pecan Grove

Did you know that the pecan tree is the official state tree of Texas? Libertad puts on his "other hat" as a saddle horse and visits the ranch's pecan grove with Tex.

Why Certifications?

Currently it’s too easy to hang up your sign as an “expert” without any real training or knowledge. In many cases, the public really doesn’t appreciate how much potential danger there is, or what could happen if things go wrong.