All beginner lessons are carried out with two sets of reins, a bit like having duel controls on a learner car.

When carriage driving, visibility is of paramount importance! Hi-viz vest must be worn by all persons on the carriage.

Please note that when driving in fields and along track, these may be bumpy, therefor this activity may not be suitable for people with back issues. If you suffer from any health issues, please advise us when you make the booking, as a reasonable amount of mobility is required to mount the carriage driving.

Accommodation is available in Carrbridge, which is just 4 miles from the Croft, or there are other recommended B&B’s within a 10 mile radius.

Welcome to our information page, giving you all the information

you need to help you enjoy your experience at

Carrbridge Carriage Driving, including our T's & C's.

3 - 5 Day Courses

Dates can be tailored to suit your schedule, please get in touch to ask for availability.

This course is aimed at people who are interested in taking up carriage driving, but are not sure where to start.

Over the duration of the course you'll be shown how to handle the reins English Coachman Style and two handed.

You'll learn how to harness-up/unharness, put a horse to a carriage and take it out, ensuring everything is done in a safe and correct manner.

You'll be able to take a single horse and carriage out for a drive on quiet country roads and tackle cones and obstacles in the school.

There will be an emphasis on health and safety at all times.

This course can be on a 1 to 1 basis or 2 people maximum and can be booked at any time during the year, subject to availability.

You will receive a minimum of 4 hours coaching per day, with a break for lunch.

Lessons

Try Carriage Driving

Ideal for beginners.

You'll spend 1 and a half hour learning how to handle the reins, harness-up, fit a set of harness, put-to, ensuring the horse is a suitable fit for the carriage, go for a short (20 min) drive, before returning to the yard, un-hitching, un-harnessing and tending to your horse.

Half-day Sessions

As above, but going for a longer

(up to 40 min) drive.

If your competent at harnessing up and putting too, either go for a long (1hour) drive, cone driving, dressage or obstacle driving session.

Hour Lessons

Aimed at clients who have their own turn-out, either at your place or mine, a coaching session on dressage, cone or obstacle driving.

On-line Sessions

You'll receive on-line course work and lesson plans, have access to video tutorials and face-to-face sessions via Zoom.

Bring your Horse on Holiday

New for 2022

With miles of off road hacking for riding and quiet country roads for driving, why not bring your own horse on holiday.

In conjunction with BHS

Accredited Coach Jackie Furda,

we offer everything the equestrian needs, whether it’s driving, riding or both!

Jackie has over 30 experience as a

BHS AI, teaching stable management, flat work and show-jumping, having jumped up to Grade B herself.

So why not treat you and your horse to a change of scenery and get some training in at the same time.

What You Need To Know

Carrbridge Carriage Driving – Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Payment

Bookings will not be confirmed until a 10% non-returnable deposit has been paid.
Any outstanding balance must be paid in full no later than 1 calendar month prior to the booking date.
Failure to pay the balance within this timeframe may result in the booking being released.

2. Cancellations & Rescheduling

Cancellations made outwith 48 hours of the scheduled booking will be credited forward to another session (no direct refunds will be issued).
Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the booking will not be re-scheduled or refunded.
Our cancellation policy reflects the fact that we are unable to fill a slot with less than 48 hours’ notice, and that staff and horse rota schedules have been organised specifically to facilitate your booking.

3. Weather Conditions

Carriage driving is an outdoor activity and may proceed in a variety of weather conditions.
In cases of severe or unsafe weather, Carrbridge Carriage Driving reserves the right to reschedule your booking for safety reasons.

4. Client Responsibility

Clients are responsible for arriving on time for their booking. Late arrivals may result in a reduced session time.
Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn appropriate to weather conditions (warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended).

5. Safety & Animal Welfare

The safety of our clients, staff, and horses is our top priority.
Carrbridge Carriage Driving reserves the right to amend or cancel any booking if deemed necessary for safety or welfare reasons.
All instructions given by staff must be followed at all times.

6. Liability

While all reasonable care is taken, participation in carriage driving activities is at your own risk.
Carrbridge Carriage Driving accepts no liability for loss, damage, or injury except where caused by proven negligence.

7. Acceptance of Terms

By paying the deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

If you have any questions regarding these terms, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Carrbridge Carriage Driving

Payment can be made by:-

BACS: - 09-01-29, 18333307
PayPal: - paypal.me/CCDriving
Credit/debit card, call: - 07533753414

Terms and Conditions

It is tradition to always wear a hat when out driving. These days it is safer to wear a hard hat to the current BHS standard. Please bring one with you. Alternatively, a cycle helmet will do.

Please wear suitable out-door clothing, and as this is Scotland, best to be prepared and bring waterproofs, there is space on the carriage to store additional clothing.

Footwear should be stout shoes, boots or trainers that have a flat sole with good grip - riding boots are not suitable as they are too smooth on the sole.

As with riding, it is advisable to wear gloves. Riding gloves or cotton ones with rubber pimples on the palms are best.

Please note that when driving in fields and along track, these may be bumpy, so may not be suitable for people with back issues. If you suffer from any health issues, please advise us when you make the booking.

What to Wear

Carriage Driving

Cone Driving

One of the fun carriage driving things to do is cone driving.

In this clip we’re having a training session, and Lola is loving it.

The object of this is to drive between the sets of cones, without knocking the balls off the top.

Obstacle Driving

The other thing Lola loves is being out on the

marathon and obstacle.

Call to Book

Carriage Driving Courses/Lessons

Tel: 07533753414