Carriage driving

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I have always wanted to learn to do this - but have never met anyone who did (despite working in the industry for about 20 plus years).
Any idea what the best way in getting started may be?
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have a google of whos in your area, years ago I worked for a chap called mark broadbent, after one accident not related to him and an accident with him I gave it up. ive driven a couple of friends ponies but its not something i fell a need to do these days.
 
I taught myself to drive, although i don't recommend the way i did it. :D
OH decided that it would be a good idea to do wagon rides for the tourists , i had never driven a horse before, we brought our shire, he did up an old wagon, and off we went. We eventually bought a smaller wagonette, and did the rides for about ten years.

Were abouts do you live? there are a few places that you can have mini breaks at, that do carriage driving lessons, a friend went to one in Devon that was good, if you are interested i will get the address for you, in a few days.
 
It's great fun - if a bit scary when you first get started.

I groomed for a pony pairs competitor for a few seasons in national horse driving trials - which I loved.

Have a look out for your local driving club (British Horse Driving Trials Association has a links page which lists contact details for the majority of the regional clubs) - get in touch with them and pop along to one of your local events (always very happy to meet new folks - especially if you are happy to steward at the odd event) - and then they can introduce you to local instructors - and often the opportunity to backstep for the marathon too.

http://www.horsedrivingtrials.co.uk/
 
I've had lessons with Mark Broadbent and Boyd Excel, both very good about six years ago. My sister in law taught me the basic and I went from there. I have taught friends to drive..... up to Horse Driving Trials with my school master of a pony, I have broken and schooled a few now. - however. Not for the faith hearted! lol
 
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