The Carriage Association of America Training Books

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The Carriage Association of America Training Books.

Level 1 and Road Driving: Level 1, the basic level (but not for complete beginners), is for those ready to drive away from home and is open to CAA memers and non-members. This is a competence evaluation and will confirm that you are doing things safely. This level covers harness knowledge, harnessing and putting to, practical driving, horse care, and general knowledge. Any safe style of driving is accepted.

Level 2 Advanced Driver Competence: This is a syllabus and guide for those wishing to attain their Level II driving certification. This level is suited to the more experienced driver who participates in some form of competitive driving, and it may include pair driving. The prerequisites for this level are successful completion of Level 1 and the Road Driving Assessment, followed by additional driving instruction/experience. Typical drivers at this level will be able to drive an unfamiliar horse, work competently in a driving environment with some responsibility, drive competently in company of other horses and perhaps in competition, and look after a group of horses/ponies competently and maintain them over a period of time both in work and at rest. Drivers must be able to drive with the traditional English (one-handed) or Achenbach style of driving.