IVC Carriage Blog
Holding the Carriage Driving Reins
February 20, 2026
Holding the Carriage Driving Reins
When new drivers start out, one question they ask is, “How do I hold my...
Caring for Your Driving Whip
January 5, 2026
Caring for Your Driving Whip
Improper storage is the most common cause of broken whips. If good care is taken,...
Harness Parts You Didn’t Know
January 3, 2026
Harness Parts You Didn’t Know
Did you know there are parts on certain harness parts that have names, too?
Carriage Driving Reins
December 31, 2025
Carriage Driving Reins
How to select carriage driving reins that work for you.
Types of Horse Carriage Shafts
December 31, 2025
Types of Horse Carriage Shafts
The style of shafts you have on your horse carriage can dictate what type of...
Types of Horse Harness Shaft Tugs
December 22, 2025
Types of Horse Harness Shaft Tugs
Shaft tugs are a part of a single horse harness. Shaft tugs come in a...
Our Vehicle Purchase and Use Mistakes
December 19, 2025
Our Vehicle Purchase and Use Mistakes
I have addressed our harness mistakes, tack care mistakes, and our communication mistakes, Here, I...
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...
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