IVC Carriage Blog

Spares Kits
Spares Kits
  • Safety Equipment
February 9, 2024

Spares Kits

What is in a spares kit?  A spares kit can be an essential accessory on...
Beginner Horse Harness
Beginner Horse Harness
  • Beginning Drivers
January 27, 2024

Beginner Horse Harness

Are you looking for a horse harness to start your driving hobby? Never fear, we...
Carriage Driving Terms
Carriage Driving Terms
January 6, 2024

Carriage Driving Terms

We work with a lot of beginner drivers. They may have come from varied backgrounds,...
Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes
Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes
  • Harness Fit
December 12, 2023

Our Harness Purchasing Mistakes

We had to learn the hard way with the harness purchases we made.  Looking back,...
Why Do We Care?
Why Do We Care?
  • Beginning Drivers
December 7, 2023

Why Do We Care?

Carriage drivers are some of the most gracious, friendly equestrians. Experienced drivers will approach a...
Showmanship for the Driving Horse
Showmanship for the Driving Horse
  • Ground Manners
October 27, 2023

Showmanship for the Driving Horse

A horse driver needs to control EVERY move of their horse when it is being...
Event Sponsorship Requests
Event Sponsorship Requests
May 12, 2023

Event Sponsorship Requests

We gladly support carriage driving events and competitions around the United States. As we do...
The First Put-To
The First Put-To
  • Horse Training
February 3, 2023

The First Put-To

Last year, I wrote an article entitled Starting the Driving Horse. Ironically, a year before...
The Horse’s “Hood Ornament”
The Horse’s “Hood Ornament”
  • Driving Lessons
January 28, 2023

The Horse’s “Hood Ornament”

A common habit I see is the tendency to be watching the horse through virtually...
Should I Get Brass or Stainless?
Should I Get Brass or Stainless?
  • Harness Selection
January 3, 2023

Should I Get Brass or Stainless?

When people order a new harness, they need to choose brass or stainless hardware. It...
Favorite Things – 2022 Version
Favorite Things – 2022 Version
  • Carriage Care
November 18, 2022

Favorite Things – 2022 Version

Back in 2019, I wrote a post referencing “These are a few of my favorite...
The Perfect Driving Bit
The Perfect Driving Bit
  • Driving Bits
October 25, 2022

The Perfect Driving Bit

“What bit should I use for my horse?”  Less experienced drivers may answer that question...
Measuring Horse Harness Parts & Hardware
Measuring Horse Harness Parts & Hardware
  • Harness Selection
September 26, 2022

Measuring Horse Harness Parts & Hardware

We always need measurements from our customers’ existing harnesses in order to match up new...
To Wrap or Not to Wrap?
Breeching Strap | IVC Carriage
  • Driving Safety
August 14, 2022

To Wrap or Not to Wrap?

Do you always wrap your breeching holdbacks or use some sort of snap to attach...
Dumb Stuff We Did #3
Dumb Stuff We Did #3
  • Driving Safety
August 13, 2022

Dumb Stuff We Did #3

Back in 2020, I wrote a series of articles entitled, “We’ve made all the mistakes...
IVC Haas Brush Guide
Haas Horse Grooming Brushes | IVC Carriage
  • Horse Grooming
August 9, 2022

IVC Haas Brush Guide

We recommend Haas brush sets to our customers for the best possible grooming results based...
“Oh no! I forgot my ______ !”
“Oh no! I forgot my ______ !”
July 8, 2022

“Oh no! I forgot my ______ !”

We have made our carriage show packing list available on our website. If you are...
Going Behind the Bit
Going Behind the Bit
  • Beginning Drivers
January 24, 2022

Going Behind the Bit

When the horse tucks his nose to “escape” the pressure of the bit, we call...
Starting the Driving Horse
Starting the Driving Horse
January 17, 2022

Starting the Driving Horse

There are a lot of beginning carriage drivers who are unknowingly skipping some major steps...
IVC’s New Not-So-Silent Partner
IVC’s New Not-So-Silent Partner
January 1, 2022

IVC’s New Not-So-Silent Partner

You’ve seen him at the expos and carriage shows wearing the IVC polo shirts, you’ve...