As we head into the Christmas season, many carriage drivers are delivering Santa in holiday parades – so let’s set ourselves up for success! While you’re thinking about all the fun activities you will be participating in with your horses, it’s important to take a little time and check out your carriage and harness before the big day, especially if you’re using your much-loved antique carriage that you only bring out for special occasions.
Tag: Safety
Rehearsing for an Event with Libertad and Dainty
We're excited to partner with Houston Christian University for their Christmas event on December 7th, 2023! Come along with Ranch Ride Carriage Drive as we rehearse. It's important to do a good road test of your carriage and your team ahead of time.
Driving Trials With the Houston Area Carriage Association
The Houston Area Carriage Association hosted its annual Pine Hill Driving Trial over Veteran's Day weekend. Club events like this one are wonderful ways to learn more about driving, to practice new skills, and to just plain have fun with your horses!
Winter is Coming… To Clip, or Not to Clip?
The horse’s winter coat is natural, and protects him from the cooler and wetter weather in the winter. So why clip a horse’s coat at all?
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?
Why Certifications?
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.
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.
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.
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!
Starting a Horse to Harness
Generally speaking, it’s best to start a horse to harness at around 3 years old, but this can vary according to breed, temperament and level of physical maturity. Let’s assume that your young horse has been well handled, is halter broken, and accepts a bit and simple bridle. In the initial stages of starting a … Continue reading Starting a Horse to Harness
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