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Teach Your Horse to Drive

A two-part video series
Text Box: Lesson One Suitability – Is the horse suited for the intended purpose? What is the experience level of the horse and driver? Is the horse sound and does it have a calm attitude? Harnessing – Learn about the two basic styles of harness and their differences, and how to put the harness on your horse. Basic Handling – Teach your horse the basic skills which will help you to harness him easily and drive him safely. Bitting and Lungeing – Follow this step-by-step method to teach your horse to calmly accept the bit and harness. Long Lining – Long lining from behind lays the groundwork for driving and helps your horse learn to trust you. Text Box: Lesson Two “Putting To” - This is driving terminology for “hitching” to the cart; we will show the preliminary exercises including “putting to.” Choosing a Vehicle – A variety of factors affect the kind of cart or carriage you drive. We will help you choose a safe and suitable vehicle for training. Reinsmanship – You will learn how to hold and use your reins correctly, and how to use the whip as an essential driving aid. Driving Techniques, Exercises and Etiquette – Now that you’re driving, we will help you improve your skills with information about driving exercises, road safety and etiquette.

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Equine Basics

Dept. HP

7732 Riverside Road

Verona, WI 53593

Mary Ruth Marks takes the mystery out of driving with a simple, progressive method for learning the fundamentals.  A tandem and four-in-hand champion, Mary Ruth is known internationally for her skill as a competitive driver and her infectious enthusiasm.  She is a natural teacher who shows you how to handle, harness and drive your horse so both of you can thoroughly and safely enjoy the growing sport of driving.
Text Box: “These videos represent a gold mine for aspiring drivers.” Horse Illustrated Magazine Text Box: “Mary Ruth Marks is a natural horsewoman. She is well known in the driving world for her competence, energy and can-do attitude.” Bill Lower US National Pair and Four-in-Hand Driving Champion

Also available:    The Midwest Tandem Driving Clinic Handbook

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Teach Your Horse to Drive

Now available on DVD

Lesson One or Two (45 min. VHS tape) or both for   $39.95                          

$ 24.95

DVD has both Lesson 1 & 2

$40.00

1st class shipping and handling

$  6.00

Wisconsin residents please add 5.5% sales tax