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!
Tag: Driving
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.
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.
Fen Goes to Her First Competition!
We took Fen to her first competition, Texas Derby Days, sponsored by the Tejas Carriage Association and the Houston Area Carriage Association. We had a lot of fun with our friends and Fen did well... how well? You'll have to watch the video to find out!
Coming Up in September 2024: Hinkson Valley Pony Club Driving Clinic!
We’re excited to support the Hinkson Valley Pony Club for their upcoming driving and ground driving clinic, September 13 – 15, 2024, at Belle Cheval Farm in Rocheport, Missouri!
A Brief Overview of Carriage Shaft Hardware and Fittings
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive answers your questions! Lately we've had some questions about the hardware and fittings on carriage shafts. What's this brass thing? What goes in this second staple? If you've ever wondered, here's your chance to find out! Come along with us as Paul explains each fitting, step by step.
Practicing Start, Stop, and Steer with a Simple Cones Circle
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive practices driving turns and transitions using a simple cones pattern to improve confidence and accuracy.
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