Driving classes are taught by a PATH Intl certified instructor. An able-bodied whip/driver is required if the instructor is not in the cart. A variety of vehicles and horses/pones are used in driving classes.

Clients work to achieve individual goals while learning the horsemanship skills of driving including: grooming, harnessing, putting to and reinsmanship.

Physical Benefits   posture trunk control hand/eye coordination spacial awareness sequential thinking strength balance

Communication Benefits speech tone modulation

Clients still need head and neck stability for driving but is considered for clients who have a fear of heights or their weight surpasses the mounted limitations.

Our program became a reality with the help of the Sons of Norway, Kong Sverre Lodge of Story City, IA. With their help we acquired our first horses, carts and custom harness.