The Coachmans Shop

Driving Courses and Tuition

Learn the sport of driving or Advance your skills.

Courses available in Australia from January 2010 to May 2010

Teaching at the polo club Singapore

Gary Rollans EA Level2 Driving Coach. EA Coach Educator. German Bronze & Silver Standard Certificate. International competitor/coach/trainer.

Gary has been training carriage drivers for over 20years.

Gary has competed and trained horses at international level.

He is a master of the Achenbach System and has developed a unique coaching method that instills confidence in his students enabling them to achieve high results in a short time at all levels from novice to advanced.

He has been insturmental in setting up accreditation for coaches within Australia.

He has also trained people from all over the world.

EA Equestrian Federation of Australia Accredited Certificates

Gary Teaches the Achenbach Driving System see Doc: The Achenbach Driving System.doc

Testimonial: Jessica Meredith.

I recently competed at the World Pony Pair Championships held in Denmark 2007. Gary’s visualisation training techniques helped me achieve some of the top times in the marathon obstacle section. Jessica Meredith (AUS) Based in England.

We have self catering accommodation nearby available @ $35pp per night.

Or you can use our rustic open style cottage near our stables for $20pp per night. Features camping style shower, compost toilet, self contained cooking, Solar lighting, 4 berth bunk style beds and loads of Atmosphere!

For Details on travel to Coffs Harbour Australia please contact us and download. Map to Wyndyarra Estate.doc

email Gary or Rebecca at : info@thecoachmansshop.com or phone us on 0266538994 for bookings.

View the 3 Phases of CDE Driving in Video.

Introduction to Carriage Driving - 2 Day Course

This course is designed for those seeking a basic understanding of carriage driving for pleasure or sport. Includes more road driving and covers the basics of competitoin driving. Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Peter from Sydney had never driven before and on day 2 he was confidently negotiating the creek crossings.

Areas covered:

Safety
Harnessing up
Putting to
Achenbach Driving System
Road Driving
Cones and Basic Dressage movements
On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in all the above.

1 person $420 Available in Australia January to May 2010

2 persons $620 Available in Australia January to May 2010

Novice Carriage Driving - 2 Day Course

This course is designed for those seeking a basic understanding of carriage driving for pleasure or sport. This course is designed for those wanting start in competition similar to EFA Level 1 course but with out the horsemanship sections. Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas Covered:

Safety
Achenbach Driving System single and pairs
Harnessing singles and pairs
Putting to singles and pairs
Road driving
Cones Driving
Novice Dressage
Marathon obstacle driving
Double lungeing
Turnout Etiquette
On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in all the above.

1 person $420 Available in Australia January to May 2010

2 persons $630 Available in Australia January to May 2010

Advanced Carriage Driving 2Day

This course covers more advance single and pair driving ideal for those wanting to compete at national and international levels. Similar to EFA Level 2 course but with out the horsemanship sections. Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas Covered

Safety
Double lungeing for competition level training
Complete understanding of Achenbach Driving System Advanced
International Turnout Etiquette
Dressage advanced
Technical obstacle driving
Conditioning and training horses for competition
Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $210 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above.

1 person

2 persons

Introduction to Driving with EFA Certificate - 2 day course

This course offers an overview of carriage driving for both sport and pleasure.

EFA workbook $55 will be sent out prior to course order at www.efanational.com, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.

Areas Covered:

Safety
Lunging
Harnessing up
Putting to
Achenbach Driving System
Road Driving
Cones Driving
Basic Dressage Skills
Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $220 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above and have attained an EFA certificate.

1 person

2 persons

Carriage Driving Level 1 EFA - 2 day course

This course covers single and basic pair driving ideal for those wanting to start competiton driving or pleasure driving with more advanced knowledge in the principles of driving.

EFA workbook $55 will be sent out prior to course order at www.efanational.com, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.

Areas Covered:

Safety
Achenbach Driving System single and pairs
Harnessing singles and pairs
Putting to singles and pairs
Road driving
Cones Driving
Novice Dressage
Marathon obstacle driving
Double lungeing
Turnout Etiquette
Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $220 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above and also attain a Level 1 EFA Certificate in Driving.

1 person

2 persons

Carriage Driving Level 2 EFA - 2 day course

This course covers more advance single and pair driving ideal for those wanting to compete at national and international levels. EFA workbook $55 will be sent out prior to course order at www.efanational.com, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.