Intro to Driving Clinic with Patricia Demers

Patricia Demers

Please join us in welcoming Patricia Demers, from Prescott, AZ to Red Arrow Ranch for a two day, Introduction to Driving Clinic.
Trish has been driving, training, and teaching lessons for over 35 years, and is currently located at Carpe Diem Farm.
She can drive minis to drafts, single, pair, tandem, and 4 in hand.
She enjoys competing in carriage driving and combined driving. She has driven commercial wagons, stagecoaches, and even circus wagons!
She’s been a member of the American Driving Society (ADS) for almost 30 years and is on the a board of directors for the Carriage Assoc. of America (CAA). She is a level 3 certificate and evaluator for the CAA’s ‘Driver Proficiency Program’ which is recognized internationally.
Patricia is passionate about teaching the joys and history of driving to anyone who will listen, emphasizing a safe and productive environment for both horse and human.
This is the perfect clinic for anyone who has considered dipping their toes in the world of carriage driving, with no idea where to start!

Topic

Day One begins in a classroom setting, where we break down the basics of carriage driving
- Safety
- Line Driving
- Harness Fit
Break for Catered Lunch
Try your hand at line driving! Practice what you’ve learned with our trained Gypsy Vanner, Swagger!
Day Two is reserved for private lessons with Patricia!
- 9 lessons available
- Bring your own horse
- Lesson Cost based on content of lesson, either $100-$150
- Covering topics of line driving to cart driving, based on individual experience

Two Day Clinic

June 21 and 22

Price

$75 for Day 1

$100-$150 for a Private Lesson on Day 2, booked separately