Learning carriage driving

[merlin84]

Am thinking of asking for a carriage driving lesson for Christmas to try something horsey but different. At a ‘school’ with its own teams.

Does anyone know anywhere near London/Kent that you would recommend (suitable for more than one lesson in case I get the ‘bug’ - I tend to with most horsey things!)
Or anywhere to be avoided?

 

[rara007]

Bradbourne

 

[Shay]

Contact the British Driving Society - they'll have a list. There are several in surrey alone so you'll have plenty of choice!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Contact Sarah Garnett at Brockham Harness Club, she'll be able to point you in the right direction

 

[joosie]

Be careful, it's very addictive!

 

[Leo Walker]

Be careful, it's very addictive!

isnt it just! Its taken over my life. I think I am currently on carriage number 4 and half looking for number 5, although in my defence I did sell 3 of them so only actually currently own 2. But I've come a long way from the person who intended to maybe do the odd drive to the pub when it was sunny 😂

 

[cold_feet]

I did a course here some years ago - had a wonderful time! Haven’t driven since though...
http://www.swingletree.co.uk/index.htm

 

[merlin84]

Ooh so much research. Everything about horses is addictive so will be no surprise if this turns out to be the same!

On another note, I have found out today I am pregnant - presume this won’t have an impact on being able to drive in the initial stages at least! Appreciate driving is dangerous like riding but am assuming someone else’s horse used to ‘teaching’ or at least forgiving driving novices will be pretty safe.

 

[ester]

It might depend on their insurance cover rather than the safety of the horse .

I've driven Rara's a few times which means I've been spoilt with very well schooled ponies, it's great fun!

 

[merlin84]

Oh hell that will be annoying if I can have no horsey fun for 9 months due to insurance!

Had better check if my own rider insurance is invalidated too.

 

[Rowreach]

Ooh so much research. Everything about horses is addictive so will be no surprise if this turns out to be the same!

On another note, I have found out today I am pregnant - presume this won’t have an impact on being able to drive in the initial stages at least! Appreciate driving is dangerous like riding but am assuming someone else’s horse used to ‘teaching’ or at least forgiving driving novices will be pretty safe.

Congratulations!! That's lovely news

Driving is incredibly addictive.