The training of the driving horse and preparation for participation in a competition occupy a central position in this new films series "Competition Driving". Part 1 represents a kind of visual guideline to the subjects: competition equipment, registration of horse, preliminary badge driving...
The focus of the second video is the schooling of the driving horse for the requirements of combined driving lower levels.
This third film in the series "Competition Driving" helps to perfect the training of driving horses with a view to competing at intermediate and advanced levels.
Fundamentals One: An introduction to the fundamentals of driving and working horses in Harness.
Fundamentals 2: A continuation of the introduction to the fundamentals of driving and working horses in harness
Fundamentals 3
Fundamentals 4
What driver wouldn't like to have the opportunity of sitting on the seat next to Tjeerd Velstra, twice Four-in-Hand World Champion Driver from the Netherlands, as he drives his horses? This is now possible! More clearly and lucidly than ever before, many of the everyday problems which confront...
Come on along, … let’s go on a sleigh ride. Sleighs come in numerous styles, as ably demonstrated by Ursula Baier, a volunteer at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth, Maine. Ursula takes you on a guided tour of the Skyline Farm collection of sleighs and cutters, pointing out the features...
Clinician Robyn Cuffey of Buxton Maine believes “the key to safe driving is good preparation”. In this video companion to her book Essential Guide to Carriage Driving” she offers helpful tips on selecting affordable and safe combinations of beginner’s cart and lightweight...
This 2 part training DVD is an absolute necessity for carriage driving newcomers and offers practical information about the basic driving training. In comprehensible pictures, the driving pupils learn the basic driving knowledge, especially the practical subjects of the driving training. ...
Starting with coaching at Royal Windsor, we move on to take a look at modern vehicles. The program covers all aspects of the sport, and includes: from novice presentation to horse teams and gives an in depths look into dressage, cones, marathon and obstacle driving. Filmed in April...
Having enjoyed Royal patronage since it's inception, it would be easy to assume that the sport of Carriage Driving is somewhat elite -- this couldn't be further from the truth as the sport is enjoyed by people from all walks of life and horses of all shapes and sizes! The vintage...
National Carriage Driving Championships 2008 features the highlights of the 2008 championships with the best drivers in the country battling it out for 14 national titles. Filmed in Windsor Great Park in September it follows classes from the Novice Pony to Horse Teams. Starting with...
In June 2008 The British Para Carriage Driving Team set sail for Greven, Germany to compete in the World Championships. The Road to Greven follows the team from initial training in England, through the highs and lows of the competition.
Combined Driving Like Nothing You've Ever Experienced! Filmed with 9 cameras, the CAI Live Oak International CDE is one of the top International competitions in the driving world. Not only does the program provide in-depth coverage of the Dressage, Marathon and Cones...
For a handler new to long reins, this 2 DVD-set takes you through the steps necessary to become adept at handling the reins. From pointers on arena size to equipment recommendations, and emphasizing safety and common sense, Clay introduces his layering technique. Each step builds on...
Clay Maier takes you and your horse beyond the basics, developing lateral movement on the long reins. He shows both practical and fun applications of these skills. Explaining and demonstrating the use of direct and supporting reins, Clay shows how to achieve a 3-track and introduces...
Well-respected carriage driver, Clay Maier, presents a system of training horses to drive, that he has developed over years of experience and with many types of horses and carriages. The system involves seven distinct steps, each with clear learning objectives and exercises to practice. ...
