Gidion Getting Ready For a Drive Lesson
Gidion did well with his second driving lesson on Saturday. David Essary drove him from the race horse barn where Jane Howard’s three horses are located over to the Gypsy Vanner barn where he does most of his training. Gidion had A few moment of fear, but David Essary worked him right through it all with his voice and educated hands. After we got to his square pen we hooked him to adjoined tires and used a breast collar to teach him the feel of weight behind him. It accomplishes more then just one thing but for now we are focusing in on him getting accustom to pulling. David Essary...
Read MoreDriving With Gloria Austin Founder of the Florida Carriage Museum
What an absolutely beautiful day we had driving throughout the property here at the Grand Oaks Resort. Gloria took us on a pleasure drive with a wonderful pair. We met people along the way and enjoyed all the scenery and trails down the road and through the woods. It was quite exciting at times. Jane Howard and I got a first class driving experience as Gloria, a world renown pleasure driver, shared many stories that kept us entertained and laughing throughout the drive. Her knowledge on carriages and her presentation on how to drive was informative and interesting. I am so...
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