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Introduction to Driving a Horse and Carriage

Our introduction to driving a horse and carriage is a really good fun day and gives you an idea of how it feels to drive. David Taylor is the facilitator for the day. David is a qualified riding/driving instructor having trained in the Army. Mareile Bowditch will be assisting David as a groom. Mareile will […]

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Learn to Drive a Horse and Carriage

Our taster day  “learn to drive a horse and carriage” is back due to popular demand. David Taylor has joined the Horse Haven Uk team.  Dave is a qualified driving instructor having trained in the Army and will be your instructor for the day. Gift vouchers are available for this workshop and make an ideal […]

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BREEZE joined our herd July 2017

Breeze joined our herd early in July 2017.  He is a cremello gypsy cob with a mane to die for. Breeze was already driving when he came here but was not quite as fit as our other horses. Breeze has a lovely gentle nature and can be seen in the photo interacting with visitors on […]

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BITLESS OR NOT Listen To Your Horse

Whilst we are advocates for the use of “bitless” bridles we have been given a very strong, clear message on the subject from one of our herd. Bob who was our first gypsy cob came to us at a very young age already trained for driving. He arrived at Horse Haven fully shod and pulling […]

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DRIVING IN THE SUNSHINE

So nice to do some driving in the sunshine.  Bob is back in the cart and loving every minute of it.  Seems it is his favourite pastime.  Josh has discovered he enjoys driving too.  Still a chilly nip in the air but it really is nice to take a stroll through the countryside on a […]

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