About Us

In 1998, Driving Essentials, Inc. was started by Jack and Jan Alvarez who combined their business background with their experience in the sport of carriage driving.

Our company offers an extensive range of carriages and carriage driving equipment for competition and recreational driving. We have a fully-stocked 8,500 square foot retail store and warehouse in New Holland, PA where we provide customers from across North America and around the world with carriage driving products from our full-color print catalog and extensive website.

Driving Essentials is the exclusive factory-authorized distributor for Glinkowski carriages in North America. We are also proud to offer four brands of harness which have been trusted by drivers for quality and value for over two decades. Whether your ambitions include competing on the World Championships stage or enjoying recreational driving with family and friends, Driving Essentials is the source for all your carriage driving equipment.

Our knowledgeable staff is always available to answer your driving related questions. We look forward to using our many years of experience and expertise to help you purchase the best equipment for you and your horse. Call Driving Essentials toll free at 1-800-622-8543 or send an email to info@DrivingEssentials.com.