What’s the Bucking Point?
When a horse or pony bucks in a carriage, it [...]
When Your Carriage Horse Spooks
Even the best horses have their spooky moments. When those [...]
My Long, Long Lining Story
Every once in a while experience walks up to me [...]
Activating The Rein
Your reins are your primary communication device when driving your horse or pony in the carriage. So how you use those reins is of critical importance. Here are some tips on how to make those communications come through loud and clear to your horse.
Finally Fall!
In the words made famous by Frank Sinatra “The best [...]
Specific Goals for Specific Results
What’s your plan when you head out to drive your [...]
The Missing Link
Do you ever feel like the second half of your [...]
Half Halts and Transitions
Most people think of transitions as that moment when your [...]
Blinders or Not?
It only takes a quick search on the internet to [...]
Driving by the Seat of Your Pants
Carriage drivers may be a little more isolated from the [...]
Bucking Strap Routing
In my practice, I rarely use bucking straps (aka. kicking [...]
Good Pony Syndrome
There's a pervasive syndrome that has been affecting the equine [...]
Behind the Scenes
Winter is often the “off-season” for most horses and horse [...]
Me and My Outside Rein
The Day I Learned About the Outside Rein. As a [...]
Winter Activities
Three fun things you can do with your horse this [...]