Driving Fundamentals
EDUCATION OVERVIEW:
Back in the day, the main reason why Karen and I got into
horses was trail riding (that wonderful weekend ride). A
very fun and purposeful activity to do with your horse, but
only if you are prepared. We very quickly realized we were
not prepared.
Unfortunately for the horse and human, I believe the driving world is much the same. Heading
directly to the purpose with very little preparation, usually, resulting in poor outcomes for both.
Driving horses is more dangerous than riding because of the additional vehicle, and humans.
There is pressure from environment, people, harness and vehicles to name a few. In this clinic,
we will start to prepare ourselves and our horses for these multitudes of pressures.
FORMAT:
Multi- level clinic
Instruction will be individualized for each
student and their horse, rotating through the
group throughout the day. This style allows each
student to observe, feel, rest and observe their
fellow participants.
TOPICS:
Zone 5 driving or long line driving – the
five elements of:
Friendly game
Hind quarter yield
Fore quarter yield
Sideways on the circle
One rein start
Harness Prep For The Horse:
Feeling free while wearing harness (friendly game)
Understanding pressure from chest strap and britchen
Harness Prep For The Human:
Understand the parts and their function
Realize how important this is!
Vehicle Prep For The Horse:
Gain confidence with sight, sound and feel of vehicle
in all areas of their body
Yielding from shaft pressure
Vehicle Prep For The Human
Realize how important this is!
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