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!
Tag: Training
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.
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.
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.
A New Turnout: Fitting the Pieces Together
Today we're helping a client to set up a new pony with a new harness and new cart. Correct fit and adjustments are important for safety, comfort of the horse, and load balance!
Practicing Achenbach Four-in-Hand Technique
Ranch Ride Carriage Drive puts the rein machine to work again... this time to practice our Achenbach four-in-hand driving technique!
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