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Carriage Driving

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COFDO
3 hrs
£145
  • Learn to manoeuvre a carriage around an obstacle course
  • Get on the backstep and hold on as you race around corners and obstacles at speed
  • Coffee, cakes and a rosette round off your experience

Learn the basic principles of carriage driving and finish the day with a speedy obstacle course. After a safety briefing you'll meet Charlie, Dini and the other resident characters at the stables. You'll learn the basic techniques of carriage driving and, using your new skills, negotiate a purpose-built obstacle course. After a short refreshment break, the experienced demo team will show you how much fun carriage driving can be. Have a go yourself and get on the backstep of a carriage pulled by two of the famous Chariots ponies. Hold on tight as you race around corners and obstacles at speed! Your session ends with coffee, cakes and a rosette to take home.

Location:

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

 

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Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 3. Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult. Maximum weight is 17 stone. Disabled participants are welcome, but please contact us prior to booking to confirm your suitability to take part.
Weather: The weather won't affect this experience, as there are indoor and outdoor facilities at the venue.
Duration: Lasts for approximately three hours in total, including at least one hour driving.
Numbers On Day: This is an exclusive experience with just you and your instructor.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome and will be able to watch the whole experience.
Dress Code: Dress comfortably (e.g. leggings, jodhpurs or tracksuit bottoms). Wear wellies or riding boots - no trainers please. You can wear your own hat (if it conforms to safety standards) or the venue can provide one.
Availability: Seven days a week, all year round. Weekends tend to be very busy and we recommend you allow at least six weeks booking notice.
Other Info: Sessions are tailored to each individual's needs. The instructor is by your side at all times and will take things as slow or as fast as you feel comfortable with.
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