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Fraser School of Driving

255 Boulder Road, Deer Lodge, Montana  59722

Alex & Kayo Fraser    406-846-3686  Mountain time

Email - info@drivehorses.com 

 

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 With the fuel prices going crazy many people are considering horses for transportation, farming and logging. Before you buy horses, equipment, harness and before you attempt to drive your horses  PLEASE seek professional assistance. Learn to drive horses before you risk yourself, your family and your horses. Many of our students have come to us with a horse, harness and vehicle only to learn nothing fits right or they bought something not suitable. Learn before you buy!

Professional training is a wise investment.  

Experience the Thrill of Driving Horses!
 Enjoy a Learning Vacation!

Plan your vacation time, take driving lessons and discover Montana!

  It is important to learn some basics of driving horses so you can understand what the driven horse needs and expects from you. With the proper skills you can develop better communication with your horses, be more comfortable with the lines or reins, be a confident, competent and a safer driver. Safety is paramount.
  We also have several carriages, carts and wagons for sale and we order harness to suit your individual needs. You may click on Carriages & Wagons for factory direct or Vehicles for use ones.

 

How long does it it take to learn how to drive?

That depends on you and your ability to grasp what we have to teach. We suggest two weeks to be comfortable with the basics, but it may take longer depending on what you want to do. Most accomplished horse-back riders find it difficult to stop neck-reining and using leg aids. Once you understand the different use of the reins (lines) for communication, then the finesse of driving can begin. There is a lot to learn so schedule as much time as you can. If you can only take a week at a time - you will lean the basics and then decide for yourself if you would like more experience. Many people can go home and drive a well trained horse after a week of lessons, but it is somewhat like taking driver's Ed for a week - you just can't learn it all in 5 days.

 

 There are always risks involved when you work with horses, but what you can learn at The Fraser School of Driving may lessen the risks to you, your family, horses and equipment. Also offered are Safety Clinics  for Commercial Carriage, Wagon and Sleigh ride businesses. Drive Safe!
 
   We have a variety of horses we may use for driving lessons. You are welcome to bring your own horses for your lessons if they are already trained to drive. See Rates.
   If you are looking for that special horse we have some wonderful driving horses for sale and we order-buy horses for people who want something we don't already have. We custom order Harness depending on your horses, vehicle and what type of driving you want to do.
 

We are Dealers for the following Manufacturers

Pioneer Equipment  manufacturer for top quality fore-carts, wagons, sleds and other farm equipment.

 

  Shiloh Wagon Works - Dependable quality 5th wheel rubber tire chassis and wagons. These track so true you can tow them at highway speeds.

 

  Marathon Vehicles and Wagonettes for Horse, Pony and VSE (miniature horses)

 

  Wild Horse Books and Art books on driving and training horses, horse-drawn vehicle books and plans for building carriages, carts, wagons and sleighs in the full size vehicles or models.

 

We can dress-up to show
or dress-down and play.

See the Models of the Polar Boys . The first pair of horses created by Stone Horses, in a custom pose or standard pose. Only a few pairs left.
And  The Polar Boys are now featured in a  Limited Edition Print

 

 Telephone: 406.846.3686  Last modified: June 2008

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