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!
Tag: Training
Henry’s Home Hits a Milestone!
Recently, at our weekly training session with Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary, we were excited to see their efforts reach an important milestone!
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!
HACA’s 2024 Pine Hill Driving Trials and Combined Test
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive went to the Houston Area Carriage Association's Driving Trials and Combined Test at Pine Hill last weekend! It was Fen's first CDE and she did great - watch for more to come on this amazing horse. Congratulations to all the competitors, and many thanks to HACA for sponsoring this American Driving Society-recognized event!
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!
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!
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!
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive LLC 