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?

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.

Origin of the Achenbach Driving System

When World War I broke out, Achenbach’s system proved ideal for teaching driving to large numbers of new recruits, many of whom had no previous horsemanship skills.

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!

The Long Road Home, and Good as Gold

Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is just back from a very important road trip! We've been looking to add "depth to our bench" for a while now, and our search has finally paid off. Say hello to Double C's Dainty, and DS Fen-Drina, our newest residents of the ranch.

A Day at the Ranch!

A rancher's work is never done! Take a one-minute break and follow along with Ranch Ride Carriage Drive to see what a day at the ranch is like!

Harness: Synthetic, or Leather?

Let’s look at some of the features that drivers consider when purchasing harness, and see how synthetic harness stacks up against leather.

Henry’s Home Visits Ranch Ride Carriage Drive

We enjoyed hosting friends from Henry’s Home Horse and Human Sanctuary today at the ranch and we look forward to working together! Watch this space for more news in the future!