Ranch Ride Carriage Drive answers your questions! Lately we've had some questions about the hardware and fittings on carriage shafts. What's this brass thing? What goes in this second staple? If you've ever wondered, here's your chance to find out! Come along with us as Paul explains each fitting, step by step.
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Practicing Start, Stop, and Steer with a Simple Cones Circle
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive practices driving turns and transitions using a simple cones pattern to improve confidence and accuracy.
Events: CHA International Conference, October 31 – November 2, 2024
We are excited to partner with our colleagues at the Certified Horsemanship Association for their International Conference this Fall! We are honored to be invited to present some topics in driving. October is coming up fast, so mark your calendars!
A Little Horsing Around on the Ranch!
After the ranch maintenance work is done, we take some time for training our horses. Today, we're changing it up by pairing Dainty with Jace.
Traditional Carriages and Attelage: Elegant Sport Driving
Antique and reproduction carriages require skill to drive, but offer the driver the opportunity to preserve our driving traditions and to participate in the elegant, and growing, sport of Attelage. Learn more about Attelage and why the Achenbach driving method is our choice for traditional driving.
CHA Certification Clinic, Waco, Texas, May 2024
Recently, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive was on the road to McLennan Community College's beautiful Highlander Ranch in Waco, Texas. Seven drivers attended a week-long Certified Horsemanship Association driving instructor / driver certification clinic.
Why Certifications?
This week, we are away conducting driver certifications with the Certified Horsemanship Association! Why are certifications so important? 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.
Interview with Nicole Burnett: Everything is an Opportunity for Growth
In case you missed this last year - soon after we arrived in Texas, we were thrilled to sit down with Nicole Burnett, of The Resilient Reiner, for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges, setbacks, learning opportunities and just plain fun of working with horses! Grab your favorite beverage and have a listen!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Celebrates Its First Year in Business!
Starting a new business is a challenge, but we are so grateful for our friends and supporters along the way! Check out this retrospective of some highlights of our first year.
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Private Driving Clinic April 2024
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive provided a private four-session driving clinic at our clients' request.
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