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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 driving. As it turned out, Hanno did require a lesson or two on the subject of moving forward while simply wearing the harness. Previously, he had been under saddle and driven briefly while in the Netherlands as part of his preparation for the annual stallion inspection.The feel of the straps that sometimes flap and bind was something that he needed to get reacquainted with before we hitched him to the cart.But on his first trip out he drove ahead like he had been doing it forever! It was incredible! It can’t be this easy I thought. It isn’t…learning to drive is hard! Hanno and I are fortunate in that he resides on a farm that has many acres to ride and drive. As a beginner, I have been grateful for the huge flat fields without too many obstacles to worry about.Well…it has been a few months now and Hanno and I still have our driving challenges such as dealing with obstacles, learning how to get through gates without getting caught, turning in time before running into something, etc. The recent change in weather and loss of daylight has re-duced our ability to drive outside.Learning how to drive a cart in an indoor arena is a
whole different ball game! The cart that seemed so well-suited for outdoor driving now seemed so huge and learning to make turns quickly took on a whole new level of skill and has become even more important.

Thanks to the support of many people (only some of whom are mentioned in this article),
Hanno and I can now drive solo and enjoy our time together even more. I would encourage anyone who has an interest in learning to drive to attend some driving events, watch some videos, check out publications like Carriage Driving World, and consider joining the American Driving Society. The world of driving is huge and I, for one, had no idea just how much is out there about the sport and the centuries of tradition inherent
in areas throughout the world. Friesians were featured on the most recent cover of“The Whip�, the journal of the American Driving Society.