Ranch Ride Carriage Drive provided a private four-session driving clinic at our clients' request.
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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!
Spring Training at the Ranch
It's a warm spring day, and we wrap up our training session with some obstacle work.
In Memory of Dr. Stewart Morris Sr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morris family upon the passing of Dr. Stewart Morris Senior at the incredible age of 104 years. “Senior” was a shining light in the carriage driving world, and we were blessed to enjoy many happy hours driving with him. Godspeed to Senior, and condolences to his family.
In Honor of International Women’s Day: Two Great Achievers
In honor or International Women's Day, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive recognizes two great contributors to the coaching and horsemanship world.
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