Carriage / Trap Driving

[HarkTheHorse]

Hi can anyone recommend a good reference book on how to start carriage/trap driving, as well as the basics, equipment etc, anything with details on training a pony for breaking to drive would be of interest?

 

[1Anastasia]

Sallie Walrond's classic book "Breaking a Horse to Harness". It's a really good book and I would highly recommend it.

 

[Cheiro1]

I am not sure its something you can really learn from a book to be fair.

go on
www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk
which is a wealth of information
but also,
look at their list of accredited instructors and find one in your area. they can teach you all you need to know.
http://www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk/contacts/LHHI List 2010.pdf

Please please dont try and learn to drive or a break a pony to drive without the correct help.

sorry if I got the wrong end of the stick and you just wanted to read a bit about it but not actually take part in it

 

[lindsayH]

Sallie Walrond's classic book "Breaking a Horse to Harness". It's a really good book and I would highly recommend it.

I second this, she really is an excellent author. I got this book when I was vaguely interested in starting to drive and it inspired me to go out and have a few lessons. Very well written.

 

[Toffee44]

I agree about the you cant learn from a book. If you are looking to start driving perhaps book some lessons ?

I personally dont have any carriage driving books so cant help you by recommending one.

 

[Donkeymad]

The Sally Walrond book is excellent and a very good place to start, followed by some lessons if you don't already drive yourself.