It's a warm spring day, and we wrap up our training session with some obstacle work.
Tag: Driving
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.
Putting Basic Achenbach Driving Techniques into Practice
Following up on last week's video demonstrating basic Achenbach techniques on our rein machine, today we are putting those driving techniques into practice. Come along with Ranch Ride Carriage Drive as we navigate trails, hills, roads, and traffic on today's training drive.
Using a Rein Machine to Demonstrate Basic Achenbach Driving Technique
By popular demand! Ranch Ride Carriage Drive demonstrates the basics of Achenbach rein handling using a rein machine. The rein machine is a safe and useful tool for learning, practicing, or refining your technique before driving horses, if you don't have regular access to horses or carriages, or in inclement weather.
Pushmi-Pullyu: What is the Carriage Horse Really Doing?
It’s common to speak of horse-drawn carriages, or to say that a horse is pulling a carriage. This is intuitive; they are in front of it, aren’t they? But horses are not people. Are they really pulling it, or are they pushing?
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Goes Visiting!
Come along with Fen and Tex as they go for a visit to drive with Cynthia and Hannah! Enjoy a little cones work in the arena, and meet Jerry the Fjord horse and Hannah's beautiful rare breed Suffolk Punch horses!
Driving a Five-in-Hand Mountain Team
One of the more rarely seen turnouts is a five-in-hand, mountain team or pickaxe as it’s referred to here in the US. The first time I really became aware of the expression “mountain team” was when I was working for Andreas Nemitz, who used a five-in-hand to cross the Alps on his nine-day Lindau Messenger tour every year. I soon learned that driving a five-in-hand has its challenges!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Answers Your Questions: Poles, Pole Straps, and Turns
Recently we had some questions about adjustments of poles and pole straps. But once you have the correct sizes and adjustments for your horses, then there is an art to making a turn without risking breaking your wooden pole.
A Joyful Training Session!
Training should be safe, effective... and FUN! Come along with Caryn as she practices her technique at Ranch Ride Carriage Drive!
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