More About Whips: Unfurling and Furling the Whip

Following up on our article about whips, today we're demonstrating how to unfurl and furl your whip. This is especially important for driving four-in-hand or tandem!

The Whip As an Essential, and Gentle, Driving Aid

The whip is an essential aid for communicating with the driving horse, and can even be a work of art.

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

Selecting a Carriage Horse

So you want to buy a carriage horse! There’s just nothing like the experience of driving in the open air, accompanied by the sounds of the carriage wheels, the horse’s hoofbeats, and the jingling of the harness. But how do you choose the right horse for your needs?