07.25.07

Carriage Driving New Hampshire Mountains Videos

Posted in Horses for the horse crazy at 8:26 am by petArtist Cmoses

July 20-21 we trailered Gilford and Willy to Tamworth, NH where we camped out overnight. On both days Hubby drove Gil and I rode Wil on dirt roads in the area, including up a private drive with a grass airstrip and terrific views of Mt. Chocorua and surroundings.

Hubby gallops Gilford up the hill towards me. I was dismounted holding the mare, who is not happy to be separated from Gilford and he is anxious to get back closer to her! Mt. Chocorua (Tamworth NH) is the pointy peak with lots of bare rock at top (near end of video.)

The Granite State Carriage Association organized this drive, where we camped in grass fields below Mt. Chocorua; many stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. Carriage drivers of all skill levels are made to feel welcome by the club; coaching advice is freely given, and horseback riders are always welcome too. For a minimal annual membership fee and NO extra ride fees, horse people can enjoy camaraderie, scenic get-togethers, marked trails and dirt roads in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.

Trotting on my mare behind Gilford, who is pulling a Meadowbrook pleasure cart on grass woods trail in Tamworth, NH.

Entering private property with mountain views, greeting other riders and drivers who have just ridden alongside the grass airstrip and back down again.

Gilford heading back to campground. I am now in cart and Willy mare is being led (ponied!) behind to give my butt a rest!

Meeting up with two other horse-drawn carts on river trail (Falling Brook Trail?) in Tamworth, NH. Our horses both wear EasyCare hoof boots on their front feet. (Arabian mare led behind our cart is mother of 4 yr. old Gilford, half percheron who is pulling the cart.)

Returning, we pass other GSCA members driving a team of haflinger draft ponies, headed up the mountain…

Cruising a parking area, crossing bridge with scenic reflecting pond view of Mt. Chocorua for motorists, walkers and carriage drivers to enjoy! What could be nicer than scenery like this and horses too!!