A Day in the Life of a Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Horse

What's it like to be a horse with a job? Follow Fen and her friends from sunrise to sunset - every day is different, but today they're training and conditioning, and practicing their hard-earned skills! They work hard for their money!

Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Looks Back on 2024

2024 was a productive year for Ranch Ride Carriage Drive! Take look at our video and see what we've been up to with lessons, partnerships, presentations, competitions, and life on the Ranch. Happy New Year to all, as we look ahead to a beautiful 2025!

Getting Fen Ready for Her First Combined Driving Event!

Here's a look at how we prepared Fen for her first Combined Driving Event consisting of driven dressage, a cones course, and the marathon!

Henry’s Home Update: Carriage Maintenance and Harness Fitting

Wet weather may have foiled our plans for a carriage driving lesson with Henry's Home, but it was a good opportunity to practice carriage maintenance and harness fitting!

A New Partnership with PTSD Foundation of America / Camp Hope!

We are over the moon! After a year in the making, we are partnering with PTSD Foundation of America / Camp Hope to serve those who have served us. It is our hope that equine recreational therapy will provide a much-needed chance to experience the healing power of equine activities and natural surroundings.

We Had a Blast at the Certified Horsemanship International Conference 2024!

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!

Harvest Time After a Warm, Rainy Summer

Rainy weather has given us bumper crops of hay this season, but made for a difficult cotton harvest and created a few complications around the ranch in other ways.

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!

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!

Cleaning Up After Hurricane Beryl, July 2024

We found ourselves in the eye of Hurricane Beryl early on the morning of July 8th. Like many in the Houston area, we are cleaning up from flooding, property damage, downed trees, and loss of power. Thankfully, everyone at the ranch is unhurt and healthy (including the four-legged residents)! We pray that all of you are well, too!