Become a horse-drawn carriage driver

Are you a horse person who has always wanted to learn how to drive horses? Look no further than Eclectic Shire Farm LLC! Our experienced team is here to help you learn the skills you need to become a confident and accomplished driver of horse carriages. Using our horses and equipment, at our farm, you'll learn the basics of harness and hitching, or putting to in carriage parlance. We'll guide you through the process step-by-step, from choosing the right harness to fitting it to your horse. You'll also learn the proper way to hitch your horse to a carriage, ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience. Once you've mastered the basics, we'll teach you how to ground drive, which is the first step in driving a horse. You'll learn how to lead your horse while it's harnessed, giving it the commands it needs to move forward, stop, and turn. From there, you'll move on to driving singles. We'll teach you the proper techniques for controlling your horse and carriage, including how to start and stop, turn corners, and navigate obstacles.

Our experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that you feel confident and comfortable behind the reins. At Eclectic Shire Farm LLC, we believe that learning to drive horses should be a fun and rewarding experience. That's why we offer a range of options for additional training, including advanced driving techniques and training for multiple horses. Why not make your dream of driving horses come true? Contact Eclectic Shire Farm LLC today to learn more about our driver training programs and start your journey towards becoming a skilled and confident driver of Shire horses.