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.
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Why Certifications?
This week, we are away conducting driver certifications with the Certified Horsemanship Association! Why are certifications so important? Currently it’s too easy to hang up your sign as an “expert” without any real training or knowledge. In many cases, the public really doesn’t appreciate how much potential danger there is, or what could happen if things go wrong.
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!
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.
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!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Answers Your Questions: Poles, Pole Straps, and Turns
Recently we had some questions about adjustments of poles and pole straps. But once you have the correct sizes and adjustments for your horses, then there is an art to making a turn without risking breaking your wooden pole.
A Joyful Training Session!
Training should be safe, effective... and FUN! Come along with Caryn as she practices her technique at Ranch Ride Carriage Drive!
Dainty Goes to the Dentist
Dental exams and tooth floating should be part of your routine horse care! Today, it's Dainty's turn to go to the dentist to have her teeth floated. Check out the video to see the complete process!
After the Rain, We’re Out to Train
After seven inches of rain, our arena and fields are too wet to use. But the ranch's water obstacle is full of rainwater and gives us a rare opportunity to educate our horses!
A Rainy Week at the Ranch
Rain or shine, the work goes on! Come along with us as we feed the cattle during a break in the weather... but watch out for that mud!!
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