Driving Trials With the Houston Area Carriage Association

The Houston Area Carriage Association hosted its annual Pine Hill Driving Trial over Veteran's Day weekend. Club events like this one are wonderful ways to learn more about driving, to practice new skills, and to just plain have fun with your horses!

Winter is Coming… To Clip, or Not to Clip?

The horse’s winter coat is natural, and protects him from the cooler and wetter weather in the winter. So why clip a horse’s coat at all?

Driving Miss Dainty (with Libertad)

Today we are Driving Miss Dainty! (With Libertad)!

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?

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.

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.

A Beautiful Day for a Wedding!

Ranch Ride Carriage Drive had a wonderful opportunity last week to prepare a client's horses and carriage for the most festive of occasions - a wedding! - and to drive on the day of the event.

Getting Acquainted with Fen and Dainty

This week we are continuing to get acquainted with our newest additions to Ranch Ride Carriage Drive. Last week, we practiced ground driving. This week, we're driving them individually in our dressage arena. Stay tuned for their continuing adventures!