[my2geldings]

As you might have read in the general discussion section of the forum, I will be looking driving sometime in the fairly near future. Coming from a riding background I have never driven or even participated in driving other than having driven a horse twice years ago.

Where 1 might find information on driving? where could I search for some information?

I think the web will probably be my best resource but I would love to hear your expert advice and suggestions.

Thanks a lot

 

[my2geldings]

First you need a cart but make sure that you don't put it before the horse!

Ah! but how would I know what order to put it in without learning about driving first? :wink:

 

[my2geldings]

Appreciate the advice so far guys. I have found some books online. I'm going to take some time off still but definitely going to still look around for some info for when the right time comes.

Appreciate all the info!

 

[my2geldings]

Though i would say the best thing would be to get someone who has driven for a while before who can teach you. I would certainly look stuff up and read up on it BUT i think learning first hand also helps : D

To be honest ideally, I would to be able to learn from someone directly and be taugh and shown. Books are great but like riding, it's something you have to do to really understand. Unfortunately for me, driving isn't something that is big around here(we live near Spruce Meadows where everyone does hunter/jumpers).

I just realized I might be able to find something if I can look up what the closest driving association is.

 

[my2geldings]

start with the mini!

hahahaha, no not with the mini :lol:

Honestly at the moment it's only something I would really like to learn about, get exposed to maybe try out if the chance represents itself. It's not something I would pursue in the near future, but definitely a must try at some point. As you had posted before tho, in hand showing could be something that I also need to wrap my head around.

I realize how ignorant I have been until now. I had never put much effort into learning more about other disciplines than Hunter/Jumpers. Pretty pathetic on my end. But for now, here I am-opening my mind up to the world.

 

[my2geldings]

Thanks again for all the advice everyone. Will searching through the links posted