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 | Training for Safety
by Margaret Beeman and Ona Kiser
Outlines the foundation for starting the driving horse. Specific exercises are given for groundwork in preparation for putting to a cart and driving the single horse. Tips are also included to help deal with scary objects in a safe and confident manner. PB 71 pp.
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|  | Breaking a Horse to Harness
by Sallie Walrond
This step-by-step guide will give the average competent horseman the confidence to train his own horse to drive. Progressive lessons are given on accustoming the horse to harness, lunging, ground driving, dragging a tire, putting to and, ultimately, road work. Completely revised, enlarged and updated edition of Sallie Walrond's classic work. Well illustrated with many color photographs. HB 142 pp.
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 | Breaking and Training the Driving Horse
by Doris Ganton
The steps needed to train a green colt to become a driving horse are outlined. From accustoming the colt to harness, working in poles, to hitching him to a cart, this logical format can be used to train any breed of horse to drive. PB 85 pp.
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|  | Carriage Driving
by Heike Bean and Sarah Blanchard
A reprint of the classic 1992 edition. Discusses the training of the driving horse from a dressage perspective. Equine mechanics, proper equipment, and ground training are also covered. An entire chapter is devoted to pair driving. PB 272pp.
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 | Drive On
by Doris Ganton
Explains the type of driving done by various breeds of horses in harness. Special specifications, training, and class descriptions of different breed shows are presented. PB 180 pp.
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|  | Drive Smartly-Drive Safely
by the Carriage Association of America
Discussion of the ten most common causes of accidents and ways of avoiding them, many safety rules, and feeding the pleasure driving horse. A chart giving the correct lengths and heights for poles and splinter bars and a table for shaft lengths and widths is exceptionally valuable. PB 14 pp. Updated 2005.
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 | Driven Dressage with the Single Horse
by Sandy Rabinowitz
Basic principles of driven dressage are clearly depicted by excellent line illustrations. Easy-to-understand tips will help improve your training. Practical suggestions for working at home and at the show grounds are included. PB 70 pp.
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|  | Driving a Harness Horse
by Sallie Walrond
This step-by-step format will help the newcomer learn the safest and most efficient way of driving a harness horse. Correct driving position, whip and rein handling, and proper balancing of a two-wheeled vehicle are all clearly explained. HB 192 pp.
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 | Driving Do's and Dont's
by Sallie Walrond
Valuable advice for safe, enjoyable driving. Proper harness fit, vehicle maintenance, and getting ready for a show are discussed. PB 24 pp.
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|  | Driving Questions Answered
by Sallie Walrond
Common-sense advice and solutions to common problems such as fear of traffic, refusing to stand still, and pulling various types of carriages are explained along with the correct fit of vehicle for both the horse and driver. PB 24 pp.
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