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Acceptance Policy

Our classes are tailored around your skills, abilities, and knowledge.  We will conduct a detailed interview with you before you are accepted into our training program for carriage driving. 

Customized Lesson Plans

Your lessons will be uniquely developed just for you. This class normally takes two-weeks (18 days) to complete.  You may proceed more slowly or faster.

Tuition

Our estimated tuition for the intermediate class is $1349.  Our per day cost is $75. 

Room and Board

Room and board are not included, but we have a cooperative relationship with nearby Chestnut Hill B&B.

Teaching hoof and shoe managementIn our advanced course, we will continue to help you develop an advanced  knowledge of how to handle, harness, hook up, and drive a horse-drawn carriage.  We will fill in gaps in your understanding of horses and their proper use and care, body language, horse care, and preventative solutions.

Carriage driving school in downtown NashvilleThe highlight of this advanced class is learning to drive a horse-drawn carriage in Nashville, Tennessee. You will learn, hands-on, how to be a professional carriage driver in the urban environment. 

You will know how to handle customer safety and horse safety. 

You will know how to maneuver a carriage in traffic while staying in compliance with all traffic laws. 

You will be able to adapt to different driving conditions and weather. You will be schooled in attracting (and keeping) customers for repeat business.

You will learn how to spot potential problems and take preventative actions in any metropolitan area to ensure that your customers enjoy their ride while you provide the security and protection they need.

At the end of this course you will receive a diploma in Advanced Horse-Drawn Carriage Driving.  You will be qualified to work for any horse-drawn carriage business.  You will have the horse and carriage driving skills needed to start your own business.

This does not convey any legal right to drive or start a business in a metropolitan area without first meeting city laws and guidelines.

Upon your completion of this course, we will award you with a Certificate of Completion.