Rain or shine, the work goes on! Come along with us as we feed the cattle during a break in the weather... but watch out for that mud!!
Author: paulrrcd
What’s Stopping You?
Traditionally, horses provide the primary braking action. As roads improved and speed increased, new braking mechanisms came into use.
Variety in Training: A Change is as Good as a Rest!
Variety is important! The old adage, “a change is as good as a rest,” can really help to keep a horse from getting bored and naughty. But plan carefully and ramp up your training slowly to prevent injuries.
Mark Your Calendars for the 2024 CHA International Conference!
The 2024 CHA International Conference will be held October 31st to November 2nd, 2024, at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is looking forward to participating and we hope to see you there!! Stay tuned for more details as they're announced on the CHA website, CHA.horse/international-conference!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Splashes into 2024!
At Ranch Ride Carriage Drive, we value the importance of variety in our training... and remember to have some fun with it, too!
The Whip As an Essential, and Gentle, Driving Aid
The whip is an essential aid for communicating with the driving horse, and can even be a work of art.
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Looks Ahead to a Fabulous 2024!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is anticipating a fabulous year! We look forward to sharing this beautiful ranch with fellow drivers and veterans!
2023: Our Year in Review!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive has had a blessed 2023... enjoy this one-minute break featuring some of our highlights!
A Week in the Royal Mews
You may have seen photos of members of the British Royal Family riding by carriage from Windsor Castle to the Royal Ascot races, but did you know that members of the exclusive British Coaching Club do the same? Some of the most remarkable experiences of my driving career were the dozen or so times that our work with senior members of the British Coaching Club took us to the Royal Mews of Windsor Castle during the Royal Ascot Race Meeting.
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