Competitive Driving, Training & Teaching

Joe Yoder is a seasoned carriage-driving professional with a history of excellence in competitive driving. Joe was raised on an Amish farm in Iowa, where he cultivated a lifelong passion for horses, beginning his show career in 2004.
In 2011, Joe claimed the National Pair Championship title at the Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida. The following year, he represented the U.S. Team in Germany, earning an International Bronze Medal. From 2015 to 2020, Joe was the carriage driving manager and trainer for Kohler Stables in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Today, Joe dedicates his time to driving, training horses, and teaching driving lessons at his training farm in Hancock, Wisconsin, which he operates with his wife.
Over the years, he has gained unique experience driving everything from Miniature Horses to six-hitch Clydesdales.