IVC Carriage Blog
Styles of Horse Driving
December 4, 2025
Styles of Horse Driving
There are just about as many ways to drive a horse as to ride one. ...
What in the World are String Gloves?
November 22, 2025
What in the World are String Gloves?
Having string gloves on the carriage shows the judge that you are prepared no matter...
Favorite Things 2025
November 21, 2025
Favorite Things 2025
What products did we love this year? Check out our list!
CALM DOWN!!!
November 15, 2025
CALM DOWN!!!
How much of our horse’s stress is actually manifested by us? I’ve actually seen it...
One Harness, Two Horses
October 31, 2025
One Harness, Two Horses
Once in a while, we get asked if you can use one harness on two...
What Do I Need to Convert My Single Harness for a Pair?
October 20, 2025
What Do I Need to Convert My Single Harness for a Pair?
We often get the question, “What do I need to use my single harness for...
More Holes Than Swiss Cheese
August 8, 2025
More Holes Than Swiss Cheese
We didn’t realize how many holes our own ponies didn’t have in their training until...
Quick Release
July 12, 2025
Quick Release
Many drivers will advocate for quick release parts for harnesses in the name of safety. ...
Singletree Types and Appropriate Traces
July 11, 2025
Singletree Types and Appropriate Traces
The style of the singletree is going to dictate the type of traces and trace...
The Infamous Check Rein - An Educational Editorial
March 3, 2025
The Infamous Check Rein - An Educational Editorial
Many people mistakenly believe that a check rein is a necessary and required component of...
Favorite Things 2024
October 31, 2024
Favorite Things 2024
Here we are again at that time of year when I tell you a little...
Selecting a Whip
October 24, 2024
Selecting a Whip
Choosing a carriage driving whip can be a very personal decision usually based on form,...
Can You Drive Your Horse in Sandals?
July 5, 2024
Can You Drive Your Horse in Sandals?
This is more of a hypothetical question than a practical one. Have you thought about...
Why Do We Stay on the Box?
July 3, 2024
Why Do We Stay on the Box?
People think that because it might be safer to dismount a riding horse, especially one...
Spares Kits
February 9, 2024
Spares Kits
What is in a spares kit? A spares kit can be an essential accessory on...
Beginner Horse Harness
January 27, 2024
Beginner Horse Harness
Are you looking for a horse harness to start your driving hobby? Never fear, we...
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
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?
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
October 27, 2023
Showmanship for the Driving Horse
A horse driver needs to control EVERY move of their horse when it is being...
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