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Training Aids to Longline the Driving Horse
If you rode horses in the 90s and early 2000s, you heard of and saw the “Pessoa System” series of ropes and bungees that were the hot new...

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Feb 8, 20222 min read


Shoeing the Driving Horse
I must preface this blog post with the fact my farrier won’t be impressed with the picture I chose to grab your attention… but you...

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Feb 7, 20223 min read


The Driver’s Role in Self Carriage of the Horse
Today, I was reading about the rider’s role in self carriage of the horse on Dressage Today and realized in carriage driving, our roles...

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Feb 3, 20223 min read


First Day Driving Four
The first time I drove my four in hand…. just thoughts…. These 4 horses. They are my 🌎 💕 Savannah (Friesian/Saddlebred) left lead,...

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Feb 1, 20221 min read


Swapping Sides with Pairs (and Teams)
It’s important to switch sides when you school your pairs. Sometimes we get so comfortable with a particular horse on the left and...

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Feb 1, 20222 min read


The Most Important Gaits: Woah & Stand
The most important gaits for a driving horse are the woah and stand. Imagine you're having a lovely drive and suddenly a wheel falls off...

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Feb 1, 20223 min read


Carriage Driving 101 Here -and more!
If you're a fan of carriage driving and anything horse-pulling related, this blog will be for you! I plan to share my experiences in...

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Feb 1, 20221 min read
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