Harness Driving
Harness Driving is a discipline where the horse pulls a cart. The handler, or driver, sits in the cart and controls the horse by long reins, a driving whip, and voice cues. Competitions include rail work, maneuvering around obstacles, and performing patterns. Driving shows also have the in-hand class of showmanship.
When does it meet?
Driving shows meet with small equine shows in the fall, spring and summer.
How is it judged?
Some classes are judged on the Danish system. Medals are offered for Reinsmanship, Driving Trail and Showmanship. All classes award placings from 1st – 8th.
CONTACT •
Ginger Kunz
• RULES •
PNW Contest Guide p.23-28
Reference Guide, pg. 33-34; pg. 63-70; pg. 85-88
• HELPFUL LINKS •
Fall 2025 Driving Registration
American Driving Society – this is a national organization. The website is a fabulous resource for just about everything related to Driving.
One of the clubs listed in the AMHA northwest region is the Northwest Miniature Horse Club
For minis and ponies, the American Miniature Horse Registry is also national and has various programs and events
For minis, the American Miniature Horse Association has regional clubs for showing and other resources
The Evergreen Miniature Horse Club has lots of resources and shows