Teaching Horses To Drive

Doc Hammill, DVM - Doc’s lifetime of working with horses combined with his equine veterinary experience give him a unique perspective on horsemanship. His commitment to gentle but effective techniques and principles, coupled with his depth of knowledge and experiences make him an extraordinary instructor.

Tom Triplett, Master Horseman - Tom grew up depending on horses for everyday work and transportation.  Tom’s easygoing manner combined with his obvious mastery, and compassion for the animals has a magical effect on horses and students alike.

Doc Hammill’s “Teaching Horses To Drive"
A Ten Step Method
2 DVDs 3 1/2 Full Hours $89.95
In this set of two DVDs, Doc uses a mule, a saddle horse and draft horses to take you through his ten step method for gently training horses to drive.
Disc One Approx. 1 1/2 hours:
On The Halter, Teaching Voice Commands, Prerequistes, Intorducing The Bit & Bridle, Conditioning To The Harness.
Disc Two Approx. 2 hours:
Ground Driving, Dragging Objects, Hitching In False Shafts, Hitching To The Cart, Hitching In A Team.

Doc Hammill’s Fundamentals 1
Gentle, Effective Techniques For Driving and Working Horses In Harness
DVD  2 Full Hours $49.95

Topics Include:
· Getting Started
· Lines And Line Board
· Excersises with Lines
· Line Chair!
· Commands
· Catching and Haltering
· Collars and Pads
· Grooming
· Hames
· Introduction To Bits
· Harness Up
· Excersises With Cones
· Team Lines Introduction
· Hitching The Team
· Driving Over The Tongue
· Removing Harness
· Communicating With Horses

Doc Hammill’s Fundamentals 2
Gentle, Effective Techniques For Driving and Working Horses In Harness
DVD 2 Full Hours $49.95

 Topics Include:
· Fitting Collars
· Grooming
· Properly Adjusted Harness
· Adjusting Britchen
· Harnessing Tips
· Hitching the Single Horse
· Bits
· Introduction to Mowing
· Securing Neck Yoke
· Dump Rake
· Adjusting Team Lines
· Intro To Skidding Logs
· Butt Rope and Jockey Stick

Doc Hammill’s Fundamentals 3
Gentle, Effective Techniques For Driving and Working Horses In Harness
DVD 2 Full Hours $49.95

Topic Include:
· Harness: Pull/Holdback
· Hame Strap vs. Fastener
· Hooking Up Single Lines
· Hooking Up Team Lines
· Preflight Check
· Attaching Doubletrees
· Lines: Control & Finesse
· Horsedrawn Grader
· Knots Review
· Horse Follows Too Close
· Footcare: Ready For Farrier

Doc Hammill’s Fundamentals 4
Gentle, Effective Techniques For Driving and Working Horses In Harness
DVD 2 Full Hours $49.95

Topics Include:
· Coming When Called
· Bridles and Check Reins
· Breast & Pole Strap Options
· Using The Buckback Rope
· Reshaping Collars
· Point Of Draft
· Intro To Working In The Woods
· Bungee Tie
· Managing Collar Sores
· Lines Hooked Up Wrong
· Footcare: Trimming Feet

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