Driving & Training Instructions
CARRIAGE TRAINING
The training of all equines here at our facility is done with positive reinforcement to gain the animal’s trust and respect. The minimum time to train the animal is three months. The methods used here are solid and long lasting with the animals quiet and happy in their work. We strive to build proper muscle development and prepare each individual mentally for each stage of training. It is essential that the owner and the animal are right for each other and that both are happy with the final results. We will also help you to determine and find the proper equipment that you need to achieve your carriage driving goals.
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DRIVING LESSONS
Our lessons are designed to encourage all drivers, with a focus on safety and care of the animal. Everyone is welcome from the beginner, to the social driver, to the ambitious competitor at the National Level! The teaching methods are of the Achenbach & Hungarian style of driving and are easy to understand and specialized for each person.
USE OF FACILITY
The gently rolling 718 acres farm has miles of scenic mowed carriage trails, Dressage Ring, Cones course, permanent obstacles, and a 100′ x 200′ indoor arena.
It is a requirement for all animals to have proof of negative coggins. There will also be a liability release to sign and a mandatory safety check upon arrival. A reservation is necessary to be assured that our personal staff will be here to greet you upon arrival.
Head Trainer/Instructor Sterling Graburn teaching Junior Driver, Chase Gillispie from Ona, WV. Chase is a regular student at the Gayla driving his Halflinger pony named Sport.
