Talking to Carriage Horses
Does your horse wonder what you’re talking about?
As a carriage driver, your voice is a critical aid in your communication with your horse. It’s as important as the rider’s seat. It helps to translate your rein and whip aids into action.
Of course, the use of verbal aids can go in a lot of directions. Too much, and your horse is likely to tune you out. Too little, and your horse may just have to guess at what your intentions are.
Since there seems to be a bit of confusion on the issue of the use of the voice in carriage driving, I decided to host a discussion on the matter in a Facebook Live broadcast. Here’s the video from that discussion.
What are your favorite verbal cues for your horse?
Do you have questions about using your voice while driving?
Post your comment and questions in the comment section at the bottom of this page!
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Good reminders! Watching from Chanhassen, Minnesota. Looking for inspiration during covid and found your website. What a great resource. How did you know my pony’s name was fluffy pants?
Thanks!
Hahaha! Fluffypants gets around!
Thank you from Merrimac MA I enjoy your site and enjoyed the recorded lesson.
Looking forward to learning more! I use my two minis and a Shetland pony in my program. Always looking to improve!
Nina Turley, Program Director
Happy Trails Horsemanship and Literacy Program
Austin , Texas
Enjoyed! I couldn’t get on the fb live, so I just watched the download. Since I drive a Belgium cross mule, I use gee & haw.
What is the best way to use your voice to calm a mildly spooked horse from a sudden noise etc., or to deter a spook when you see something coming up that makes your horse nervous? Do you act like nothing has happened, do you raise your voice at all? How do you get his attention back to you without making him more nervous?
Hi there from Cedar Park, Texas!