Riverplains Farm

Driving through the years...

  • Taking young horse Chase out for the first time at the Gayla Schooling show Aug.27, 2011. Chase is on the right, Ritza on the left.

    Taking young horse Chase out for the first time at the Gayla Schooling show Aug.27, 2011. Chase is on the right, Ritza on the left.

  • Metamora CDE in MI June 2009. Showing Intermediate Horse Pairs.

    Metamora CDE in MI June 2009. Showing Intermediate Horse Pairs.

  • Metamora CDE in MI, June 2009. Marathon Intermediate Horse Pairs.

    Metamora CDE in MI, June 2009. Marathon Intermediate Horse Pairs.

  • 1st in Prelim Multipes at the Gayla Schooling Show April 11, 2009.

    1st in Prelim Multipes at the Gayla Schooling Show April 11, 2009.

  • Rachel & Frank at the Equine Affair 2009.

    Rachel & Frank at the Equine Affair 2009.

  • Gayla Schooling Show April 11, 2009.

    Gayla Schooling Show April 11, 2009.

  • Equine Affair 2009.

    Equine Affair 2009.

  • Frank driving a unicorn of gypsies for Villa Vanners that are being trained at Riverplains Feb. 2009.

    Frank driving a unicorn of gypsies for Villa Vanners that are being trained at Riverplains Feb. 2009.

  • Frank driving a unicorn of gypsies for Villa Vanners that are being trained at Riverplains.

    Frank driving a unicorn of gypsies for Villa Vanners that are being trained at Riverplains.

  • Driving Romeo and Tango & Flash- Gypsies of Villa Vanners.

    Driving Romeo and Tango & Flash- Gypsies of Villa Vanners.

  • Rachel during Dressage, Iron Horse CDE 2007.

    Rachel during Dressage, Iron Horse CDE 2007.

  • Rachel driving, Indiana CDE Sept. 2007

    Rachel driving, Indiana CDE Sept. 2007

  • Indiana CDE Sept. 2007

    Indiana CDE Sept. 2007

  • Rachel & Cruze at the GICDE 2006.

    Rachel & Cruze at the GICDE 2006.

  • Marathon- Iron Horse CDE 2007.

    Marathon- Iron Horse CDE 2007.

  • Rachel & Andrea driving Cruze at the Gayla CDE 2006.

    Rachel & Andrea driving Cruze at the Gayla CDE 2006.

  • Rachel & Bill driving Zion to a hunt at Riverplains Dec. 2006.

    Rachel & Bill driving Zion to a hunt at Riverplains Dec. 2006.

  • Carriage Round-Up, KY Horse Park June 2, 2007.

    Carriage Round-Up, KY Horse Park June 2, 2007.

  • Uncle Bill driving Cruze & Ron with his Gypsy, May 2007 Riverplains.

    Uncle Bill driving Cruze & Ron with his Gypsy, May 2007 Riverplains.

  • Carriage Parade during a Polo Match at Riverplains Farm 1992. L To R JV Renfro, David Gerald, Loy Smith, Hood Nichals, Amy Neary, David Hall, CD Preasley, Frank Niceley, Bob Ross & Joann Grimes.

    Carriage Parade during a Polo Match at Riverplains Farm 1992. L To R JV Renfro, David Gerald, Loy Smith, Hood Nichals, Amy Neary, David Hall, CD Preasley, Frank Niceley, Bob Ross & Joann Grimes.

  • Jake Niceley driving with JV Renfro. Jennifer, Anna & Rachel in the back seat, 1985.

    Jake Niceley driving with JV Renfro. Jennifer, Anna & Rachel in the back seat, 1985.

  • Rachel driving her pony pair at the Riverplains CDE 1994.

    Rachel driving her pony pair at the Riverplains CDE 1994.

  • Rachel driving her pony pair at the Cannon Carriage Classic Show 1994.

    Rachel driving her pony pair at the Cannon Carriage Classic Show 1994.

  • "Pony Bill" driven by Jennifer with Anna, Rachel and Gypsy the dog 1984.

    "Pony Bill" driven by Jennifer with Anna, Rachel and Gypsy the dog 1984.

  • Rachel & Cruze 2006.

    Rachel & Cruze 2006.

  • Volunteer Carriage Club at Riverplains Farm in the mid 80's.

    Volunteer Carriage Club at Riverplains Farm in the mid 80's.

  • Frank driving Lucy & Rosey for the Opera Aida! 1998.

    Frank driving Lucy & Rosey for the Opera Aida! 1998.

  • Frank driving Willy & Sissy during the carriage parade at one of the Polo Matches at Riverplains in 1992.

    Frank driving Willy & Sissy during the carriage parade at one of the Polo Matches at Riverplains in 1992.

  • Frank driving Willy & Sissy at a Carriage Driving Fun Day at Riverplains Farm in the mid 80's.

    Frank driving Willy & Sissy at a Carriage Driving Fun Day at Riverplains Farm in the mid 80's.

  • Frank, Bill & Chuck taking a drive 2006.

    Frank, Bill & Chuck taking a drive 2006.

  • Frank & Bill driving Willy at Belmeade, Nashville, TN.

    Frank & Bill driving Willy at Belmeade, Nashville, TN.

  • The Family at Riverplains 1985!

    The Family at Riverplains 1985!

  • Frank following a hunt at Riverplains with Sissy & Vanity 1991.

    Frank following a hunt at Riverplains with Sissy & Vanity 1991.

  • Frank driving a chuck wagon in the Sandhill's of Nebraska in 1994.

    Frank driving a chuck wagon in the Sandhill's of Nebraska in 1994.

  • Jake Niceley with his VA Road wagon, a type of Conastoga, owned by the Lewis family that settled Stanton, VA in 1732.

    Jake Niceley with his VA Road wagon, a type of Conastoga, owned by the Lewis family that settled Stanton, VA in 1732.

  • Frank driving Sissy, crossing the Holston River at Riverplains. Early 80's.

    Frank driving Sissy, crossing the Holston River at Riverplains. Early 80's.

  • Bill driving all the kids around (Rachel on the left) 1986.

    Bill driving all the kids around (Rachel on the left) 1986.

  • Bill driving Cruze! (2006)

    Bill driving Cruze! (2006)

  • Bill driving Willy in GA.

    Bill driving Willy in GA.

  • Frank & Bill with Anna & Rachel driving Willy & Sissy at the KY Horse Park 1988.

    Frank & Bill with Anna & Rachel driving Willy & Sissy at the KY Horse Park 1988.

  • Bill & David driving Willy at a CDE in GA.

    Bill & David driving Willy at a CDE in GA.

  • Frank driving Lucy & Rosey for a wedding in mid-90's.

    Frank driving Lucy & Rosey for a wedding in mid-90's.

  • Carriage Parade during a Polo Match at Riverplains.

    Carriage Parade during a Polo Match at Riverplains.

  • Frank driving Sissy & Vanity following the hunt at Riverplains Farm 1991.

    Frank driving Sissy & Vanity following the hunt at Riverplains Farm 1991.

  • Cyndie driving Willy with Rachel & Jennifer at Riverplains 1988.

    Cyndie driving Willy with Rachel & Jennifer at Riverplains 1988.

  • Doll & Linda, our percheron mares.

    Doll & Linda, our percheron mares.

  • Cyndie driving Sissy, 1988.

    Cyndie driving Sissy, 1988.

  • Family & Friends at Riverplains 1987.

    Family & Friends at Riverplains 1987.

  • Frank in 1962!

    Frank in 1962!

  • Volunteer Carriage Club at Riverplains Farm. Bill Niceley driving Willy on far right.

    Volunteer Carriage Club at Riverplains Farm. Bill Niceley driving Willy on far right.

Carriage Driving Training -
*Single, Pairs, Tandem & Unicorn training
      for mini's, ponies and horses.

*Recreational/ Pleasure and Combined Driving training.

*Reasonable Monthly rates
(please email for prices)

We instill a great sense of confidence in our driving horses by exposing them to various sights, sounds and situations in a calm environment. All horses are exposed to roads/traffic to become road safe, as well as, being comfortable going out on the trail, through the woods, up and down hills and in open fields. Dressage work is done in a 40 x 80 meter sand  arena.

Beginner Carriage Driving Lessons:
Single, Pairs & Beginner Tandem!
Your horse/pony or ours $40/hour

Driving ponies for lease for only $150 per month!

Come drive with us! Conditioning trails, dirt roads, through woods and paved country roads. Day Fee $15