Fun in the Cones with Libertad and Fen!

Today we are having "Fun in the Cones" with Libertad and Fen... a great way to build skills and confidence as you train. Best of all, this is just fabulous fun!

A Weekend of Carriage Driving, Learning, and Fun!

We recently supported a weekend carriage driving clinic held at McLennan Community College's beautiful 200-acre Highland Ranch. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!

Thoughts on Full Collars

Today, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is training with full collars in preparation for using them at an event. We'll show you why the direction of the hame straps matters for safety, and talk a little about the advantages of full collars vs. breast collars.

Spring Training at the Ranch

It's a warm spring day, and we wrap up our training session with some obstacle work.

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!