Driving Gallery

Driving is the discipline of having a horse pull a device. I say device, because this can include anything from a log to a carriage to farm implement.

Wendy started driving because she loved the draft horse breeds, and this is what they do best!

Currently our ranch has all manner of things for our draft beasts to pull.  We have stone boats to train the horses, the training cart shown in the picture above, show carts for competitions, and passenger carts for charity or special events.  We even started using farm implements such as a 'Spring Tooth Harrow' for turning the ground, since tractors and quads don't always get the job done (or at least they aren't as much fun!).

Each year we have a few events that we live for, then we'll jump into others as they come up and as we have time.  This is a hobby for us and not a job, this is how we ensure we never loose the joy of doing this.

Georgia National Fair: 

We had our first showing with the Georgia Draft Horse Association at the Georgia National Fair in October 2023, just 8 months after relocating the ranch to Georgia.  One heck of an event, we had a great time, and did pretty well with several Blue Ribbons and another Grand Champion Stallion for Liam!

California State Fair:

Wendy has been participating in the State Fair since 1993.  She had been riding sidesaddle there since 2012. We are lucky enough to be invited back each year and truly love participating.  It is a LOT of work as we perform each night during the entire 17 days.  The theme is different every year and presents new and unique challenges for both us and our horses. We've done everything from sidesaddle demonstrations to dressing up as penguins to chasing damsels as a headless horseman.

Draft Horse Classic:

Wendy has been participating at this event in Grass Valley CA since 2014.  She's been competing there since 2016.  We've been rather successful showing there and have had quite a fun time. The ranch is most proud of Liam's Grand Champion Stallion and Wendy's 1st Place Ladies Pleasure ribbons.  Personally we're most grateful for the friends we've made over the years.