If you've ever looked at a horse in harness
pulling a cart or carriage and thought "Maybe I could do that"
this two part video series will show you how. Mary Ruth Marks takes the mystery
out of driving your horse with a simple, progressive method which helps
you learn the fundamentals of putting the horse before the cart. A
champion tandem and 4-in-hand driver, Mary Ruth is known for her
infectious enthusiasm for all kinds of horse activities. She is a natural
teacher who will show you how to handle, harness and drive your horse so
that both of you can enjoy the growing sport of driving.

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.

"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