Longlining
Introduction
Basic Concepts w/ pictures
Adding Contact
Adding Outside Rein
Driving
Getting Hitched Part 1
Getting Hitched Part 2
Understanding Contact
Driving Straight
Getting Correct Bend
Lengthening the Trot
Experiments in Pair Harnessing
Support Articles
Cleaning Harness
Reshaping Wooden Shafts
The Kicking Strap
Conditioning the Driving Horse
Improving Movement - Part 1
Improving Movement - Part 2
Trailer Jack Maintenance and Repair
Technical Stuff
Dressage Terms
Thoughts on the Trot
Reference Articles
John's Mules
Orville and Eddie
Good Movement
Bad Movement

Welcome to the
Axwood Farm Library!

In this library are articles on longlining, hitching, driving and evaluation of movement. Some of the articles on this site were provided by request. Some are reprints from The Whip, Driving West or Dressage & CT Magazine. Others were specifically written per someone's request. The series in D&CT is available from the publisher as individual articles or as an entire series. Contact Ivan Bezugloff for more information.

Nancy Van Deen has also contributed wonderful, informative and helpful articles. She's a very talented lady and her generosity in sharing her knowledge is very appreciated.

Many of the wonderful photos provided for this site were taken by Cindy Lee. There's no way I can adequately express my appreciation of Cindy's time, talent and efforts. If I every manage to get the book written, she may finally get the recognition she truly deserves. Where not Cindy's work, and when I know who, I've tried to note the photographer.

Please remember, the process of developing the equine athlete takes time. Just because all the articles are here in a bunch doesn't mean you can do this in a weekend! To do a good job takes many months, sometimes years.

Email us with your questions, comments and requests.