Some of our beginnings did have a few set-backs. For example, there was confusion regarding measurements for the harness, forgetting that I also needed a whip (really?), a
road sign (you mean we’re going out on the road?), and a few other “details”.However,none of these issues kept us from moving on and entering the world of […]
Learning to Drive: Lessons from a Beginner, By Eivind-Erik Sorensen
When I first saw an ad for a Friesian listed with Legacy Friesians,I knew that this was the horse for me! I had been researching breeds for their temperament, ability to excel under saddle, and, most importantly, with an ability to drive. I have wanted to […]
You might have heard of GAA players being described as “horses of men” but that’s about as close as the four-legged species get to Croke Park these days.
However, that wasn’t always the case. At the turn of the century, the site on which Croke Park is built was the setting for some of the most […]
Will your Horse Pass?
Certain precautions need to be taken in order to determine that your horse has been trained to drive a horse vehicle, cart,carriage, or wagon, or if you have a horse that has not been driven in a long time. You should perform certain tests prior to hitching up a horse vehicle and […]
Horse carriage driving is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports nowadays.
It gained in popularity so much, because almost everybody can learn to do it and the community of horse drivers is a big, friendly family!
Driving a horse-drawn vehicle is an exciting experience and a great hobby!
Enjoy the wonderful feeling of strength and power mixed […]
Boyd Exell Wins the FEI World Cup Driving Final 2008/2009 Australia’s Boyd Exell was simply the best in the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final in Gothenburg, Sweden. The British based driver beat Dutch competitors IJsbrand Chardon and Koos de Ronde in a thrilling Final and was crowned FEI World Cup Champion for the first time […]
A very basic, very British video series from the British Driving Society.Very good for the beginner. showing in depth the harnessing, putting-to, the driving of a single horse and carriage:
You could visit in Youtube:(require a good fast Internet connection).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1zSpvhioQo
Or you could visit here :
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-drive-a-horse-drawn-carriage-195523/
Hope you will love it.
     
Step1
Once the horse is harnessed up and hitched to the cart, you want to check all your straps before getting into the carriage. Make sure every buckle is buckled, that your traces are flat and not twisted, and that your reins make a straight trip from the bit, over the back and to your seat […]