Equipment for the Carriage Driving Horse and Driver
Specializing in Biothane harnesses and parts for bot the competitive and the recreational driver
A book that will take the most novice beginner and permit him or her to progress to any level of driving with a clear understanding of how and why things are done.
Widely renowned as the definitive book on training the driving horse Carriage Driving offers an easy-to-follow practical guide to this increasingly popular sport.
The philosophy is simple but remarkably effective: If driving is as much fun for your horse as it is for you he will be a willing partner in the endeavor. With that in mind Carriage Driving focuses on building a strong physical mental and emotional relationship with your horse.
Equine mechanics selecting the right bit and tack harnessing and ground training are just a few of the topics addressed.
Drivers at any level will benefit greatly from this groundbreaking book.
"A book that will take the most novice beginner and permit him or her to progress to any level of driving with a clear understanding of how and why things are done." -William E. Miller, M.D., President, American Driving Society " The authors] obviously know their subject well and treat it with much sensitivity and wisdom. I only wish I had this book before I started my driving program." -Sasha Rockefeller The modern bible of carriage driving . . . now back by popular demand Widely renowned as the definitive book on training the driving horse, "Carriage Driving" offers an easy-to-follow, practical guide to this increasingly popular sport. The philosophy is simple but remarkably effective: If driving is as much fun for your horse as it is for you, he will be a willing partner in the endeavor. With that in mind, "Carriage Driving" focuses on building a strong physical, mental, and emotional relationship with your horse. Equine mechanics, selecting the right bit and tack, harnessing, and ground training are just a few of the topics addressed. Drivers at any level will benefit greatly from this groundbreaking book, which has stood for more than a decade as the preeminent resource on training a balanced, responsive, and safe driving horse.
Located in the beautiful New England town of Freeport, Maine, Chrysalis Acres strives to provide a solution to all your carriage driving equipment needs. We ship globally, and have a physical showroom for in person shopping. We vend annually at Equine Affaire, MA and also at select carriage driving events