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Horse and pony training,
based in Swansea since 1980

Step-by-step support. New skills for outgrown ponies. Guidance from an internationally recognised centre.

Call now to start your pony/horse’s training!

Our training centre has been established for over 46 years

Personalised approach for each horse and owner

Expertise in competition carriage driving

Giving your horse/pony a new lease of life

We know how much outgrown ponies can miss the buzz of a routine, and often they thrive with a new job to do. Our horse training at South Wales Carriage Driving Centre transforms bored or overweight ponies into eager partners, introducing them to carriage driving at a pace that builds trust. 


We help your kid’s ponies stay well-behaved, making them even better riding companions. By working through each stage together, we ensure your horse/pony never feels rushed or overwhelmed by the process. It is about creating a positive experience for both you and your horse, so you both enjoy the journey.

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Why choose us

  • Flexible training: we do it for you or guide you step by step.

  • Specialising in outgrown and children’s ponies.

  • Build stronger connections between you and your pony.

  • Problem-solving approach for nervous or tricky horses.

  • Transform ponies into reliable riding and driving partners.

A person drives a horse-drawn carriage with two dark horses on a gravel path

How we train for carriage driving

Our training is a gradual process, designed so your horse/pony always feels safe. South Wales Carriage Driving Centre starts by helping your horse/pony get used to the equipment and the feeling of a carriage behind them, never forcing anything or rushing their progress. You can choose to have us train your pony completely, or we can guide you through each step so you gain confidence alongside your animal. 


We focus on understanding what your horse/pony needs at every stage, identifying any worries or sticking points, and helping you both to overcome them. This patient's personalised approach reflects the values and experience that have shaped our centre for more than four decades, allowing you to learn more about what makes our training methods so effective.

I've just had the most fantastic afternoon with my son and daughter, Rowena and Peter, driving their lovely, well-behaved horses. I haven't driven for over 20 years, and I'd forgotten how much I'd enjoyed working with driving horses. It was a great experience for both my children to try carriage driving, and they love it. As they both rode, they first found it different, but soon got the bug!! Highly recommended.  Thanks again, Rowena and Peter.

Get your pony started with expert horse training

Call now to book your first session.

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Contact us

Llwyn Mawr Farm, Penclawdd Road,

Gowerton, SA4 3RB

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