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    One winter day many years ago, my dad handed me the lines to a team of horses. I found it just amazing that these two horses were following instruction sent forward through the little pieces of leather in my hands. Dad and I continued training driving horses and one day a couple of years later, he handed me the lines of a four-horse hitch. I was hooked. From that time, which was more than 25 years ago, my family has trained more horses than I can recall.

    In recent years, interest in driving has grown immensely. When people would ask if they could bring their horse for training, I had to tell them that I couldn’t get to their horse for another two years because there were that many people and horses scheduled and waiting.

     In response to the many people who want to be able to drive their horse, we have developed a driver’s training program for the human and the equine. This is a six week course for you, your horse, and your human helper. We will teach you and your helper the step by step process we use to train driving horses. We call it “Teaming Up to Drive” and the cost is $600.00.

Here’s a little information on Teaming Up to Drive:

          Six sessions, one per week, of hands-on instruction in an indoor arena. You will have the opportunity to drive well-trained horses and rookie horses.

          You will receive take home study material, including lessons to work through with your horse during the week. Come back the next week with questions.

          You’ll bring your own equine to the last four sessions and you will be able to watch your horse and the other horses as they learn and progress.

          You will develop a community to rely on when you drive your horse. You will also learn about local driving clubs and where to find equipment.

          Classes are limited to four equine students.

For further information or to receive registration forms, please contact:

Wild Wood Sleigh & Carriage
Steve and Cathy Wood
22131 Sugarbush Rd NW
Elk River, MN 55330

763-441-5335