This clinic will introduce the never-ever or beginner driver to driving the single horse on a two wheeled cart. If you have always wanted to learn, not sure where to start or what questions to ask, or do not have your own horse and equipment yet, you will find this all day clinic packed with useful information and hands-on opportunities to safely get you pointed in the right direction.

With only 3 participants driving at a time, you will get plenty of one-on-one instruction!

I will introduce you to:

·         Harnessing, understanding function of the harness and proper adjustment

·         Line and whip handling and understanding communication with your horse.

·         Hitching the single horse, correct adjustment of horse and cart and understanding the importance of it

·         The role of the helper / header

·         Using patterns and obstacles, we will work on and learn basic driving techniques, such as how loss of forward motion and loosing connection through the lines impacts your driving, the difference between “driving” your horse around a corner and “pulling” him around the corner, and driving with focus and precision.

·         You will be hands on harnessing / unharnessing and hitching / unhitching “your” horse with your lesson partner.

·         You and your partner will trade off driving

·         Handout included

3 Horses and carts will be provided, and 2 students will share one experienced horse.

Limited to 6 drivers

Must be 18

 Cost:                      $350 / person

Auditing:             $20 / person

Deposit:               $50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. Refundable only if I can fill your spot!

You may also consider signing up for the Spring Tune Up Clinic on June 1st if you would like to continue working on your driving skills.

To sign up:          Contact Claudia with any questions you may have. A detailed itinerary and sign up sheet will be sent to you.