Carriage driving lessons Accompanied carriage rides out in the Lorton Valley Ponies broken to drive Ponies reintroduced to the carriage Travelling instructor / coach Welcome to Carriage Driving In Cumbria. We are a small family run team, based on the outskirts of Cockermouth. We aim to teach others how to appreciate the equine in their life and to drive kindly, sensibly and safely, for the welfare of both for their pony and for themselves, in a variety of forms, private lessons with their own pony or with ours, re-schooling work (in harness and under saddle, where possible) and breaking to drive. We also offer the opportunity to come and enjoy the drive out in the carriage through the beautiful countryside, so whether it's a life long dream or something you would like to try, contact us and we will see if we can make it happen, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Taster lessons are available with one of our school master ponies which have, amongst other things, competed sucessfully with us at one / two and three day events around the country for many years. We teach English coaching style rein handling, harness fitting, carriage types, fitting the carriage and putting to, reasons for the methods used and safety, adapting techniques for driving trials, ring craft and etiquette, driving cones, dress code, your horse or ponies fitness etc. Beginners and novices are our speciality but all are welcome, don't be afraid to get in touch. Lessons are available with your own horse / pony or with ours. We can travel to you (within reason) to give you lessons with your own turnout. Each lesson is tailored to your individual needs.