Buying a Carriage: Two Wheels, or Four?

New drivers often ask when looking at carriages: Which should I choose? The answer depends on the size of your horse, and what you want to do with the carriage.

Libertad Visits the Neighbors

Join Libertad on his morning workout as he visits his neighbors around the ranch!

Libertad’s Day in the Forest

Come along with Libertad for a gentle drive along the cool, shaded forest trails of the ranch.

First Driving Lesson: Fun in the Cones

How young is too young to learn to drive a carriage? This is a matter of opinion and depends on the individual, but there is one thing on which we can agree – equestrian activities offer many benefits for our youth, and carriage driving is no exception.

Ride with Libertad to See Our Cotton Crop

Ranch Ride Carriage Drive is located on a real working ranch. Ride along with Libertad as we check on our cotton crop growing in the fields.

A Turning Point

I began to blush as Nemitz roared with laughter and asked, “Soooo, what are you going to do now?”

Exploring the Ranch with Libertad

Take a relaxing break and join Libertad for his morning exercise, as he explores the trails around the ranch and avoids alligators in the sloughs! Click the image below to see the video... and enjoy!

Meet Our Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Horses: Libertad

Hello! I’m Libertad, but you can also call me Liberty. I’m a very handsome gray Friesian/Andalusian cross, standing 16.2 hands high (If I do say so, I think I bear a striking resemblance to the beautiful white stallion in Shrek 2).

Morning Fitness at the Ranch

Libertad is continuing his fitness campaign! Come along with us for a gentle trot around the ranch and a generous cool-down walk back to the Carriage House.

Interview with Nicole Burnett: Everything is an Opportunity for Growth

We were thrilled to sit down with Nicole Burnett, of The Resilient Reiner, for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges, setbacks, learning opportunities and just plain fun of working with horses! Grab your favorite beverage and have a listen!