This weekend, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive went to the Certified Horsemanship Association's annual International Conference, held this year at Texas A&M in College Station! There were a lot of great topics to learn about, colleagues to catch up with, and Paul was able to share his knowledge of carriage driving both in the classroom and in the arena. Check out the video at the link, and enjoy the excitement!
Tag: Horsemanship
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!
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.
Events: CHA International Conference, October 31 – November 2, 2024
We are excited to partner with our colleagues at the Certified Horsemanship Association for their International Conference this Fall! We are honored to be invited to present some topics in driving. October is coming up fast, so mark your calendars!
CHA Certification Clinic, Waco, Texas, May 2024
Recently, Ranch Ride Carriage Drive was on the road to McLennan Community College's beautiful Highlander Ranch in Waco, Texas. Seven drivers attended a week-long Certified Horsemanship Association driving instructor / driver certification clinic.
Interview with Nicole Burnett: Everything is an Opportunity for Growth
In case you missed this last year - soon after we arrived in Texas, 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!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Private Driving Clinic April 2024
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive provided a private four-session driving clinic at our clients' request.
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