I NEED ALL THE HELP YOU GUYS CAN OFFER - DRIVING!!!

[GTs]

So I have a job interview for driving a horse and cart around Boston on Friday. During the phone screen, I explained I had not driven in 10 years, however my equine experience is substantial and went into a bit of detail. He seemed very impressed and explained that most people who inqure have ridden at a riding school, love horses, but just not experience enough to be trusted taking a horse and cart into the city. He said if someone is good with the horses, can ride well, he can easily get them up to speed on driving. So I am not overly concerned!

But to all the HHO driving folks - can you go over the basics, what hand do you hold the reins in, and things like that! Any word of advise would be FANTASTIC!!!

^^ MY NEW RIDE!!

 

[Munchie]

Cant offer you any advice as I've only driven once or twice but what a fantastic job if you get it!

Good luck!

 

[flyingfeet]

I was self taught so probably did everything wrong - however my advice is steer well clear of kerbs!!

I used to bumb them all the time and something tells me its not a got idea with that carriage....!

 

[Vey]

I'm dyslexic, and have trouble with remembering unless it is actually there before me, but - reins in left hand, whip in right. Left rein over top finger of left hand, and right rein between fingers two and three. Right hand comes before left hand and has in each case the next finger down (this is for left hand drive of course!) Less movement that most riders seem to think for well trained horses. Just flex wrist a little.

NEVER ever leave the box unless you are home and your groom is at horses head.

 

[Vey]

Whip should be used in front of the driving saddle - think of it as an aid, not as punishment.

 

[GTs]

Thanks -

 

[jinglejoys]

Try asking Wally she's very keen on the coachman style other than that try

http://www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk/