Horse Drawn Promotions - Breaking Horses to Harness; Barry Hook

13/06/2026

Starting Steps with Trevor the Shetland

A disclaimer to start with, we don't start every horse the same way - not by a long shot! But in this video, we look at some of the starting steps we took with Trevor the Shetland.

Although he had worn harness before at home and been out long-reining, Trevor had never dragged anything before he came to us here at HDP.

Watch the video to see him taking his next steps into his driving career and listen out for some safety and training tips from Barry - on the camera once again!

https://youtu.be/CHL09DhRkr4

07/06/2026

Leanna's owner told us she would like to do some chain harrowing at home - a great way to keep her fit (the pony, not the owner!), so we did some 'furry tractor' practice before she went home.

Here she is working the chain harrows for the very first time, including dragging them through deep surface and across concrete - headphone users, watch out for the volume warning!

Shoutout to Leon for being on the quick release rope and shout out to Baz for the camera work!
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Leanna's owner told us she would like to do some chain harrowing at...

04/06/2026

🚨 Limited Weekend Availability Dates Released for Experience Days or Lesson Days at HDP🚨

We are open for week day bookings, but these are very likely to be the ONLY weekend dates that will be available this summer, so grab them while you can!

☀️ Saturday 13th June ☀️
☀️ Sunday 14th June ☀️
☀️ Saturday 20th June ☀️
☀️ Sunday 21st June ☀️

Full Days or Full Weekend Bookings Only.

All experience levels and abilities catered for - drive for the first time, brush up for competition or anything inbetween!

More information can be found here: https://www.horsedrawnpromotions.com/training-services/

Comment, Message or Email to Book: [email protected] 📧

04/06/2026

Experience Days at HDP!

Open for booking, Summer 2026 😎

Get in touch for more info or to book, email us at: [email protected] 📧

04/06/2026

Join us for Lessons at HDP!

Open for booking for Summer 2026 😎

Brush up for competitions, practice your rein handling, try something new, use our “spook busting” arena and more! Full day, part day or hourly bookings available, tailored to all skill levels.

For more info or to book, email us at: [email protected] 📧

31/05/2026

It's been a busy few weeks here at HDP now we've started our Experience Day and Lessons season!

Big thanks to everyone who was really understanding and. rescheduled their day this past week when we were hit by a heatwave and were only working the horses very early and late in the day to keep out of the heat. However, because of this, June dates are booking up fast! Availability is limited as we can only run a few a week, so get in touch to drive with us this summer!

It's been a busy few weeks here at HDP now we've started our Experience Day and Lessons season!Thanks to everyone who rescheduled their day this past week wh...

26/05/2026

You met Nelis a few weeks ago when he had just started his driving training here in the UK. Although he had been broken to drive in Holland, he was very frightened of all kinds of traffic.

All horses are individuals and learn at different paces, but after a lot of time and patience, he can now cope with most things smaller than a truck!

Watch to see how far he's come as he takes on Andover, accompanied by our trusty schoolmaster, Cloud.

You met Nelis a few weeks ago when he had just started his driving ...

17/05/2026

You saw Leanna alongside Cloud a few weeks ago, finding traffic quite intimidating!

Well look at her now! She's taken a bit of time to get there - they all learn at their own pace, after all - but with patience and persistence, she's now ready to take on her new career as a driving pony safely, confidently and happily!

https://youtu.be/F4fPUgxXajI

14/05/2026

🎓 🐴LESSON DAYS AT HDP - SUMMER 2026 🐴🎓

Limited availability, weekdays only. Private tuition with Barry Hook in our purpose-built arena.

Work on your and your horse’s confidence, your rein handling, driving skills, cones, obstacles and more. Let us know what you’d like to focus on and we will tailor the lesson to suit any skill level.

📧 Email us to book on: [email protected] 📧

Price: £250 for a full day (10am - 4pm)
£150 for a half day (10am - 1pm, 1pm - 4pm)

Hourly lessons (£60ph) or group sessions (POA) available by request. Any questions, please ask 💭

Sessions are 1:1 unless otherwise discussed. Welcome to bring your own backstepper.

Can’t bring your carriage? Long-reining students very welcome or get in touch about borrowing one of ours for the day 🛞

Can’t bring your backstep? Borrow Rhi for the day! 🙋

Can’t bring your horse? Contact us about Experience Days and drive ours!

More information for Experience Days can be found here: https://www.horsedrawnpromotions.com/training-services/

12/05/2026

Refresher Time for these two lovely lads, who by pure coincidence have come back exactly a year to the day for their refresher course!

Hands up who recognises them! 🙋‍♂️🙋🙋‍♀️

Hint: they had a very special job last year… 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️