Driving
Our
Club has been holding driving clinics and shows for a number
of years now. We only have a few drivers in the area and
hope to see that number grow. If you are interested in learning
more about driving or want to help out please contact us
at
July 18/19 2008 Ken Huber Driving Clinic contact Betsy at 352-2427 or check the application form here:
Ken Huber Driving Clinic Application
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Driving
Bits and Buckles from Betsy
Why
should you take a driving clinic this year?
The basics of ground driving (driving from behind)
and long-lining (double lunging on a circle) are invaluable
to the saddle horse as well as driving prospects.
Ground driving allows you to work a young horse
without weight on his back and with more control than
just lunging. It enables him to develop his own balance
and avoids the additional stress of weight on young joints
and tendons. The horse can be introduced to the bit and
reins before he is mounted, allowing a smooth transition
to under saddle work. A horse recovering from injury can
be ground driven in an arena, working without the stress
from small circles or weight carrying.
An older horse may also benefit from a tune up
in long lines to develop obedience,suppleness and flexion.
Both techniques can be used to warm up a frisky mount
before climbing aboard. The only equipment you need to
to get started is : a lunge whip, an open bridle (no blinkers),
a saddle or surcingle, two lunge lines and of course,
gloves.
For those of you who are interested in progressing
further in the field of driving, equipment can usually
be borrowed to help get you started before making a big
investment.
