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.

A New Turnout: Fitting the Pieces Together

Today we're helping a client to set up a new pony with a new harness and new cart. Correct fit and adjustments are important for safety, comfort of the horse, and load balance!

Practicing Achenbach Four-in-Hand Technique

Ranch Ride Carriage Drive puts the rein machine to work again... this time to practice our Achenbach four-in-hand driving technique!

Fun in the Cones with Libertad and Fen!

Today we are having "Fun in the Cones" with Libertad and Fen... a great way to build skills and confidence as you train. Best of all, this is just fabulous fun!

A Weekend of Carriage Driving, Learning, and Fun!

We recently supported a weekend carriage driving clinic held at McLennan Community College's beautiful 200-acre Highland Ranch. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!

Thoughts on Full Collars

Today, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is training with full collars in preparation for using them at an event. We'll show you why the direction of the hame straps matters for safety, and talk a little about the advantages of full collars vs. breast collars.

More About Whips: Unfurling and Furling the Whip

Following up on our article about whips, today we're demonstrating how to unfurl and furl your whip. This is especially important for driving four-in-hand or tandem!