How this non-competitive event got started...

The Beginning..........The National Drive was the idea of a group of forward-thinking gentlemen who thought a non-competitive drive was needed for the many drivers and riders who just wanted to get together and have fun with their equines. They wanted a convenient facility that had lots to offer, and the Kentucky Horse Park became home to the first drive in 2005. We have since moved to the Hoosier Horse Park, our home for the 2018 Spring Fling and beyond.

The Drive has come to be viewed as the largest single gathering of recreational equine drivers on the continent. Highlighting the event is a series of clinics, demonstrations and private driving lessons featuring some of the nation’s most prominent clinicians and driving experts. Participants can attend all or none of our scheduled events – the only thing required is that one passes a safety check. Participants can drive at will from dawn to dusk.

How Things Work...

Both of our events are 'dress as you please' and we encourage that you dress for comfort and fun. We do strongly encourage that helmets be worn for driving and riding, but it is not a hard and fast rule. We do require a safety check before you start driving in the park just to make sure everything is securely fastened. Adjustment "suggestions" will be offered, but not required. That pretty well covers our 'rules,' so you can see that we are at the park to have fun while driving and riding our equines. We will have some organized clinics and events along with evening social events, but you are free to choose what you would like to do while our guest.

The spring and fall events will offer courses set up to guide you thru the park or you can drive at your leisure. The Drive is set up to mostly be an opportunity to socialize and network with other drivers and riders from all over the country. We will have vendors set up to help you find all your driving necessities and even some 'stuff' you may only think you need.

Please visit here to learn about our Clinicians. They will give free presentations on subjects of their choice; they will also be available for private lessons throughout the day. Fees and signup sheets will be posted at the National Drive Office. (Payment of lesson fees is arranged between clinician and individual.) Clinicians and their students are responsible for setting their meeting places and lesson locations. Our clinicians are well versed in the sport of driving equines and will work to improve your abilities on all levels.