How Much Contact For Carriage Driving?

2020-02-20T18:26:38-05:00January 13, 2020|

I’m often asked, “How much is too much contact, and how little is too little.” The answer often depends on what it is that you’re doing with your horse. But the question of how much contact you should use goes beyond the specific activity your are doing with your horse. It can change within the course of a single workout. Instead of focusing on “How much contact should I have?” you should focus on “What is the most effective contact for that moment?” Read more and watch the video.

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Driving a Cones Serpentine

2020-02-20T18:27:48-05:00November 4, 2017|

The strategy behind driving a serpentine obstacle on a carriage driving cones course is all about staying one step ahead of the turn. It's quite different than a serpentine in driven dressage. The trick is to stay as close to the centerline of the series of cones as possible. Take a look at this video to learn more about how to drive this obstacle.

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