Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the PTSD Foundation Of America, we are able to host a group of veterans from Camp Hope each week. Check out our video to see a typical day retreat! We're honored to be able to work with each and every one of these worthy veterans!
Henry’s Home Hits a Milestone!
Recently, at our weekly training session with Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary, we were excited to see their efforts reach an important milestone!
Getting Fen Ready for Her First Combined Driving Event!
Here's a look at how we prepared Fen for her first Combined Driving Event consisting of driven dressage, a cones course, and the marathon!
HACA’s 2024 Pine Hill Driving Trials and Combined Test
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive went to the Houston Area Carriage Association's Driving Trials and Combined Test at Pine Hill last weekend! It was Fen's first CDE and she did great - watch for more to come on this amazing horse. Congratulations to all the competitors, and many thanks to HACA for sponsoring this American Driving Society-recognized event!
Henry’s Home Update: Carriage Maintenance and Harness Fitting
Wet weather may have foiled our plans for a carriage driving lesson with Henry's Home, but it was a good opportunity to practice carriage maintenance and harness fitting!
A New Partnership with PTSD Foundation of America / Camp Hope!
We are over the moon! After a year in the making, we are partnering with PTSD Foundation of America / Camp Hope to serve those who have served us. It is our hope that equine recreational therapy will provide a much-needed chance to experience the healing power of equine activities and natural surroundings.
We Had a Blast at the Certified Horsemanship International Conference 2024!
This weekend, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive went to the Certified Horsemanship Association's annual International Conference, held this year at Texas A&M in College Station! There were a lot of great topics to learn about, colleagues to catch up with, and Paul was able to share his knowledge of carriage driving both in the classroom and in the arena. Check out the video at the link, and enjoy the excitement!
Harvest Time After a Warm, Rainy Summer
Rainy weather has given us bumper crops of hay this season, but made for a difficult cotton harvest and created a few complications around the ranch in other ways.
A Change is as Good as a Rest: Our Training Day Out
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive meets up with friends for a training day away from home!
Starting a Horse to Drive
Have you ever wondered how horses learn to pull a carriage? Here is an exercise that introduces your horse to the feel of the traces and pulling a load.
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive LLC 